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P856 LKO

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,058 mi
Last recorded106,058 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 LKO
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,111 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,070 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both registration plates smaller size than standard

vehicle auxilliary belt cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both registration plates smaller size than standard

offside rear tyre tread stepping

rear screen wash provides insufficient fluid

vehicle auxilliary belt cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,655 miles

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

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

o/s washer weak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s washer weak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,772 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,659 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,646 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P856 LKO is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P856 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P856 LKO registered?

P856 LKO is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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