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P169 CTN

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,053 mi
Last recorded120,053 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 CTN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 120,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Exhaust baffles sound noisy

High level brake light has a bulb off

Nearside front brake pipe corroded (BORDERLINE)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leaks

POSSIBLE LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Slight damage to offside front floor

Steering column has play in

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,688 miles

Both front brake hose flexi ferrals slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front shock absorbers corroded

High level brake light has bulb not working

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

No coolant in expansion bottle

Offside floor damaged and starting to split

Offside rear brake hose flexi ferrals slightly corroded

Offside rear inner side light not working

Radiator leaking

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe/manifold

Slight play in steering column

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Various oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake hose flexi ferrals slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front shock absorbers corroded

High level brake light has bulb not working

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly worn

No coolant in expansion bottle

Offside floor damaged and starting to split

Offside rear brake hose flexi ferrals slightly corroded

Offside rear inner side light not working

Radiator leaking

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe/manifold

Slight play in steering column

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,113 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside & offside front & offside rear flexi hose metal ferrules corroded

Nearside & offside handbrake lever return springs missing

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 101,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside & offside front & offside rear flexi hose metal ferrules corroded

Nearside & offside handbrake lever return springs missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside innerrear sidelight not working

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,878 miles

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

Nearside & offside front & rear flexi brake hose metal furrows corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 92,878 miles

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

Nearside & offside front & rear flexi brake hose metal furrows corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,941 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 74,898 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 CTN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P169 CTN, 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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P169 CTN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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