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P991 NKW

1997 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 NKW
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 147,172 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 147,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s headlamp lens damaged

front pads appear low

gear knob insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2006 134,309 miles

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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P991 NKW is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P991 NKW, 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 P991 NKW registered?

P991 NKW is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P991 NKW safe to buy?

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