CarVerify

Free Car Check

P111 MAE

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,193 mi
Last recorded138,193 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 MAE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 138,193 miles

Both front inner wings welded from inside

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/s handbrake arm out of drum sticky

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 138,193 miles

Both front inner wings welded from inside

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/s handbrake arm out of drum sticky

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 138,160 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Both front inner wings welded from outside

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 135,776 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007

exhaust ysytem has several small leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2006 121,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension legs light rust

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Dec 2005 115,984 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P111 MAE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P111 MAE, 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 P111 MAE?

You can check the full history of P111 MAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P111 MAE registered?

P111 MAE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is P111 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 MAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P111 MAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P111 MAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.