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P145 VWU

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,925 mi
Last recorded67,925 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 VWU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,133 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,983 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 51,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,575 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 50,575 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 49,887 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 49,887 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 48,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 46,346 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 43,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,260 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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P145 VWU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 P145 VWU, 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 P145 VWU registered?

P145 VWU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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