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P868 CPK

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,954 mi
Last recorded87,954 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 CPK
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 87,954 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2005 85,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P868 CPK is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P868 CPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P868 CPK registered?

P868 CPK is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P868 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P868 CPK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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