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P456 OKN

1997 Saab 900 SE

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 OKN
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,753 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 110,753 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,795 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 102,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,600 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 97,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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P456 OKN is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P456 OKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P456 OKN registered?

P456 OKN is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P456 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 OKN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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