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P980 BRU

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 BRU
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 89,021 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 87,583 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f indicator lens broken

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f indicator lens broken

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 81,305 miles

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

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

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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P980 BRU is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P980 BRU, 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 P980 BRU registered?

P980 BRU is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P980 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 BRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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