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P167 CEP

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,329 mi
Last recorded157,329 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 CEP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 157,329 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake cables outer casings corroding

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to front bumper

Pass 15 Apr 2009 145,067 miles

both front strut tubes corroded

both hand brake cable outer casings cracking

nearside rear brake disc corroded very close to limit

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 132,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 102,704 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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P167 CEP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P167 CEP, 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 P167 CEP registered?

P167 CEP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P167 CEP safe to buy?

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