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P100 ART

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 ART
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 56,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,976 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,438 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 34,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,537 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,213 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 ART is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P100 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P100 ART?

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What year was P100 ART registered?

P100 ART is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P100 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for P100 ART shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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