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P321 FJM

1997 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,326 mi
Last recorded147,326 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 FJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 141,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre cut

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 141,007 miles

Nearside front tyre cut

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 129,396 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 129,396 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 119,594 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 119,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyrea worn badly on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2009 110,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyrea worn badly on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 103,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 95,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 95,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 88,190 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

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 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJM, 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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P321 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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