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P581 JKE

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 JKE
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 97,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r haad brake cable has restrictive movement

Fail 7 Jul 2008 97,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r haad brake cable has restrictive movement

Fail 8 Aug 2007 93,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 74,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 74,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P581 JKE is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 JKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 JKE registered?

P581 JKE is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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