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P113 PHK

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,055 mi
Last recorded130,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 PHK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 drain holes on o/s floor pan have slight extended corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal slight cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2025 130,052 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 drain holes on o/s floor pan have slight extended corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,418 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,867 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 114,583 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 111,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,395 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,395 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,205 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 109,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,923 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine coolant boiled-over on test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,408 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 106,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 103,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,365 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 94,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

emissions on limits

engine running slightly too fast

Pass 14 Jul 2007 80,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,129 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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P113 PHK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 P113 PHK, 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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P113 PHK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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