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P997 NOW

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,438 mi
Last recorded83,438 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 NOW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,438 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 83,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,344 miles

advise exhaust rear section

Pass 30 Dec 2005 66,816 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P997 NOW is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P997 NOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P997 NOW registered?

P997 NOW is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P997 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 NOW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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