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P172 PPO

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 PPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 96,122 miles

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

exhaust is corroded / clamp broken

nearside front tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges

offside washer need adjusting only one working

Fail 31 May 2017 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust is corroded / clamp broken

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges

offside washer need adjusting only one working

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,804 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 92,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,183 miles

damp around steering rack area

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wiper worn

tail gate struts weak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,183 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks steering rack area

rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

rear wiper worn

tail gate struts weak/worn

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,927 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,708 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has a big oil leak

handbrake 13% both locking

Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,337 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has a big oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,458 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,284 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 72,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 69,460 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s front tyre bald, inner shoulder

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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P172 PPO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P172 PPO, 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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P172 PPO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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