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P169 MHJ

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,904 mi
Last recorded113,904 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 MHJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe failed on test (3.7.A.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under drivers foot-well next to sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,297 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 105,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,982 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 63,872 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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P169 MHJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

P169 MHJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P169 MHJ safe to buy?

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