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P125 RYP

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 RYP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 77,705 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 77,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023
Fail 13 Dec 2023

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,145 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,913 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 62,913 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,861 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015
Pass 16 Dec 2014

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,407 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011
Fail 15 Dec 2011

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 38,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,418 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,908 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,621 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,621 miles

center & rear exhausts boxes weak & rusty

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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P125 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 P125 RYP, 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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What year was P125 RYP registered?

P125 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P125 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 RYP shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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