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P132 UBH

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,746 mi
Last recorded107,746 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 UBH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,786 miles

both front track control arm bushes are worn

both front tyres are low on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipes are greased

Fail 5 Mar 2010 77,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear brake pipes are greased

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

slight play in column

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,505 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,505 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P132 UBH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red 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 P132 UBH, 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 P132 UBH registered?

P132 UBH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P132 UBH safe to buy?

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