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P131 RYP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,058 mi
Last recorded202,058 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 RYP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 202,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking fluid. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted.

Nearside Rear corrosion to floor pan.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust rubber perished.

Rear slight exhaust blow from joint.

all 4 coil springs corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 196,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 196,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 196,544 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and mount (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 196,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users not stable (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users not stable (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,986 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 97,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,871 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,510 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 96,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,292 miles

surface cracks to off side rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,386 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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P131 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P131 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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P131 RYP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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