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P170 WTX

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,033 mi
Last recorded138,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 WTX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 138,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror unit damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 21 Jan 2013 138,033 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror unit damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Jan 2012 136,467 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust system detiriorated

front reg detiriorated

gaer stick faulty ( loose )

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear reg detiriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2012 136,467 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust system detiriorated

front reg detiriorated

gaer stick faulty ( loose )

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear reg detiriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 134,789 miles

gear stick loose

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 10 Jan 2011 134,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

gear stick loose

n/s front tyre wall damage

o/s front tyre wall damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 2 Feb 2010 132,781 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wall damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 1 Feb 2010 132,780 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wall damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 8 Jan 2009 130,669 miles

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

pl;astic sill covers fitted not alloowing full inspection of sills

Fail 7 Jan 2009 130,668 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

pl;astic sill covers fitted not alloowing full inspection of sills

Pass 23 Jan 2008 127,895 miles

Oil leak

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

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

o/s front tyre wall damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Jan 2007 125,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 125,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 122,110 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 122,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P170 WTX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P170 WTX, 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 P170 WTX registered?

P170 WTX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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