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P159 DDF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,176 mi
Last recorded176,176 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 DDF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2015 176,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 176,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 175,957 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 168,861 miles

Exhaust knocking on handbrake cable casing n\s\r

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 2 May 2012 168,861 miles

Exhaust knocking on handbrake cable casing n\s\r

Rear exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 159,396 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 159,388 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid low.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 148,360 miles

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 136,139 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 136,139 miles

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

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

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 4 Jun 2008 125,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 116,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 105,050 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 105,050 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P159 DDF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P159 DDF, 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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P159 DDF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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