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P790 JVV

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,418 mi
Last recorded192,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 JVV
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 192,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 187,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 187,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 177,822 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P790 JVV is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P790 JVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P790 JVV registered?

P790 JVV is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P790 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 JVV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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