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P129 VGO

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,093 mi
Last recorded114,093 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 VGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inner edge but no cords (4.1.E.1)

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

both front wipers poorly clearing the screen

check engine lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

engine check lamp is on

small oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,239 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light on

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,245 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,245 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 82,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,375 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

clutch pedal firm

front tyres very slightly deteriorated

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

side play in parking brake lever

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 16 Apr 2007 71,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

clutch pedal firm

front tyres very slightly deteriorated

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

side play in parking brake lever

slight play steering coloum

Pass 18 Apr 2006 65,648 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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P129 VGO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P129 VGO, 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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P129 VGO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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