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B8 CPC

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CPC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering whheel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,532 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering whheel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 130,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2010 101,954 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 101,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 97,247 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,062 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,062 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 21 Mar 2006 78,659 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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B8 CPC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 CPC, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 CPC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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