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P343 SDS

1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto

Beige Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,867 mi
Last recorded158,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto127,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 SDS
MakeSaab
Model900 SE V6 Auto
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 158,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bulkhead flexing under load of steering rack

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

part of high-level stop light not working

petrol stains on fuel tank

Fail 10 Jan 2008 158,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bulkhead flexing under load of steering rack

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

part of high-level stop light not working

petrol stains on fuel tank

Pass 5 Jan 2007 144,915 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 144,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 132,946 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2006 132,741 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE V6 Auto?

Based on 709 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
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P343 SDS is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto in Beige with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 127,461 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 SE V6 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P343 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P343 SDS is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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