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P798 SUL

1997 Saab 900 SE

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,134 mi
Last recorded120,134 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 SUL
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 120,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,134 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 117,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 117,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,108 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 113,108 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,618 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 111,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 107,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,639 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condtion,both outer constant velocity joint gaitors perished,both front indicator bulbs discoloured,headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,413 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 96,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P798 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P798 SUL, 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 P798 SUL registered?

P798 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P798 SUL safe to buy?

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