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P153 VWU

1997 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,812 mi
Last recorded153,812 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 VWU
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 153,812 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 153,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 143,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 143,757 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 134,122 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P153 VWU is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P153 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P153 VWU registered?

P153 VWU is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P153 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 VWU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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