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P169 AWY

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 AWY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 149,086 miles

battery slightly insucure

Fail 15 Dec 2016 149,043 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

battery slightly insucure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 147,814 miles

slight leak on off side rear shocker

Pass 30 Dec 2014 145,879 miles

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

around rear shocker tops weak

battery slightly insucure

slight blow on front exhaust system

water in near side rear indicator

Pass 3 Jan 2014 144,196 miles

around both rear shocker tops weak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 144,196 miles

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

around both rear shocker tops weak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 142,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 139,430 miles

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 137,270 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 134,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 131,130 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 122,612 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 115,537 miles

as before

Fail 14 Mar 2006 115,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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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P169 AWY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P169 AWY, 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 P169 AWY registered?

P169 AWY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P169 AWY safe to buy?

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