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P137 UBH

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 UBH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 123,336 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

exhaust blow flexable joint.

grinding noise from parking brake.

slight lift in steering column.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 123,336 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

exhaust blow flexable joint.

grinding noise from parking brake.

slight lift in steering column.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 116,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres have advanced wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 116,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn to excess on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres have advanced wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 109,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrule's corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,174 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 94,174 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 84,886 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

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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P137 UBH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P137 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P137 UBH registered?

P137 UBH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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