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P868 RYT

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,518 mi
Last recorded116,518 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 RYT
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 116,518 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2006 82,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight fluid leak from steering rack

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 RYT is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

P868 RYT is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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