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P167 DSS

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 DSS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,790 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,223 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 106,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 101,680 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 100,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 97,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 89,381 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 88,635 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 DSS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P167 DSS, 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 DSS registered?

P167 DSS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P167 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P167 DSS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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