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P140 RFS

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,904 mi
Last recorded128,904 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 RFS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 128,904 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 128,904 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,899 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 124,899 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,823 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front power steering hose has misting of oil

Power steering pipe at nearside front coroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 115,822 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front power steering hose has misting of oil

Power steering pipe at nearside front coroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,281 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 111,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 106,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 99,939 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,842 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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P140 RFS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P140 RFS, 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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P140 RFS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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