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P137 VGO

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 VGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 147,694 miles

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 141,950 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 135,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight crack but not in drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 135,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight crack but not in drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,767 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 128,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 113,878 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 108,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,637 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyre wear

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 93,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 VGO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black 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 P137 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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P137 VGO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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