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P825 FRA

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,476 mi
Last recorded219,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 FRA
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 219,476 miles

deterioration to o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s parking brake effort low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

various slightly corroded rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Jan 2009 210,476 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deterioration to o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

various slightly corroded rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2008 207,995 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 207,952 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 184,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 167,517 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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P825 FRA is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P825 FRA, 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 P825 FRA registered?

P825 FRA is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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