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P123 WGT

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,430 mi
Last recorded116,430 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 WGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 116,430 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 112,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,558 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,543 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,220 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust very rusty

front number plate damaged

odd profile tyres fitted front to rear axles

r/o/s tyre perished and worn at inner edge

rear discs very rusty esp o/s

rear shocks worn

slight oil leak noted from gearbox,engine and steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,899 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty esp rear

n/s hand brake cable poor

r/o/s discs very rusty giving lower readings

steering rack weeping

Fail 28 Jun 2012 94,898 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust very rusty esp rear

n/s hand brake cable poor

r/o/s discs very rusty giving lower readings

steering rack weeping

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,436 miles

airbag light noted on

bulkhead appears to flex when steering rocked

dampness noted around power steering rack area

f/o/s tyre perished and cracking, also has approx 1.8-2mm of tread

front washers poor

fuel filler cap damaged

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

f/o/s tyre worn to 3.5 mm

hand brake cable rusty n/s

r/n/s tyre worn to 3 mm and worn at inner edge

rear exhaust rubber missing and rear heat shield lose

rear pads appear low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,246 miles

f/o/s tyre worn to 3.5 mm

hand brake cable rusty n/s

r/n/s tyre worn to 3 mm and worn at inner edge

rear exhaust rubber missing and rear heat shield lose

rear pads appear low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 60,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,600 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 97,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,310 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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P123 WGT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 P123 WGT, 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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P123 WGT is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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