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P146 PVU

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,535 mi
Last recorded139,535 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 PVU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 139,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 138,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 138,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 138,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 135,449 miles

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 4 May 2010 134,938 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 131,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

osr seat belt receiver cover missing

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

srs light on

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 14 May 2009 131,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

osr seat belt receiver cover missing

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

srs light on

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 10 May 2008 130,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 130,006 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 127,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 127,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 123,448 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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P146 PVU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P146 PVU, 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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P146 PVU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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