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P326 DDF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,636 mi
Last recorded49,636 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 DDF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,636 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,632 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise vehicle moves when clutch is depreesed †pos fault with clutch servo

Fail 1 Jun 2007 46,505 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise noise from clutch when pedal pressed

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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P326 DDF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P326 DDF, 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 P326 DDF registered?

P326 DDF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P326 DDF safe to buy?

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