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P883 KKO

1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,726 mi
Last recorded175,726 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto127,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 KKO
MakeSaab
Model900 SE V6 Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 175,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2007 170,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 170,762 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 170,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER CV GAITER INSECURE FRONT BRAKE DISCS JUST ON WEAR LIMIT

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 164,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 164,572 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE V6 Auto?

Based on 709 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
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P883 KKO is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 127,461 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 V6 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P883 KKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P883 KKO registered?

P883 KKO is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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