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P900 CAL

1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto127,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 CAL
MakeSaab
Model900 SE V6 Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 155,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 148,565 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 148,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 142,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 142,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 140,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 139,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P900 CAL is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P900 CAL, 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.

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P900 CAL is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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