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P137 YGC

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 YGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 59,990 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 59,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 59,462 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,227 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 58,227 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,125 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,124 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2013 53,355 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2012 49,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,779 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,654 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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P137 YGC 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 72.2%.

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 YGC, 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 P137 YGC registered?

P137 YGC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P137 YGC safe to buy?

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