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P323 CCK

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,337 mi
Last recorded157,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 CCK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 157,337 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edge and front two starting to get low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 144,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 144,651 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 142,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 139,441 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 139,440 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 135,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 127,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 127,829 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 122,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2009 122,045 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,698 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 117,698 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 111,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine check light stays on

vehicle needs front wheel alingment check

Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,791 miles

engine check light stays on

vehicle needs front wheel alingment check

Pass 17 May 2006 103,010 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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P323 CCK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P323 CCK, 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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P323 CCK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P323 CCK safe to buy?

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