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P321 CDF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,378 mi
Last recorded194,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 CDF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 194,378 miles

advise all amber indicator bulbs fading

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise both front tyres balding on both edges,just on legal limits of 1.6mm

advise chassis corroding around where rear shocks mount to

advise corrosion off side front inner wing-bulkhead area

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front screen various chips

advise front section flexi joint slight blow

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side door mirror glass cracked

advise power steering rack weeping and some movement at mounting points

Pass 8 Jun 2010 193,360 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes worn.

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges just on legal limit.

advise steering rack movement

Fail 8 Jun 2010 193,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

advise both front lower arm bushes worn.

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges just on legal limit.

advise steering rack movement

Fail 12 Jun 2009 191,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 191,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 190,033 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 179,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 167,784 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P321 CDF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P321 CDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P321 CDF registered?

P321 CDF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P321 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 CDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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