1997 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · P642 KMO
1997 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 127,476 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2008.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P642 KMO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2007
- 127,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P642 KMO Mileage History
- 18/05/2006117,524 mi
- 24/05/2006118,021 mi+497 mi
- 24/05/2007127,476 mi+9,455 mi
- 24/05/2007127,476 mi
Average of roughly 9,794 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P642 KMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 900 (P642 KMO) between May 2006 and May 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”.
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