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P100 ADH

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 ADH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables casing corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,876 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear hand brake cables outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,751 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside handbrake cable outers are coroded but does not affect opperation at this time

nearside rear brake back plate corroded but still secure

Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside handbrake cable outers are coroded but does not affect opperation at this time

nearside rear brake back plate corroded but still secure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 126,451 miles

Both rear hand brake outer cables are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 126,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear hand brake outer cables are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 124,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine light is on

exhaust flexi has deteriorated slightly

handbrake cable outers are coroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 124,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine light is on

exhaust flexi has deteriorated slightly

handbrake cable outers are coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 122,261 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,022 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 121,021 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 119,620 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 119,620 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,915 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 110,798 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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P100 ADH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P100 ADH, 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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P100 ADH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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