MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Blow from front exhaust flexi.
Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
Offside front indicator damaged.
Offside rear spring mount corroded.
Rear number plate starting to separate.
Travel in handbrake.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Blow from front exhaust flexi.
Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
Offside front indicator damaged.
Offside rear spring mount corroded.
Rear number plate starting to separate.
Travel in handbrake.
Both front and rear wiper blades split.
Damage to front of vehicle.
Engine management light on.
Rear number plate starting to separate.
Front discs lipped on edges.
Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.
Rear number plate starting to seperate.
Damage to front of vehicle.
Rear number plate starting to seperate.
Travel in handbrake.
Travel in handbrake
Centre stop light partly working
Front and rear wiper blades split
Rear number plate starting to seperate
Slight dampness to power steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre stop light partly working
Front and rear wiper blades split
Rear number plate starting to seperate
Slight dampness to power steering rack
Travel in handbrake
Both rear indicators faded.
Front discs lipped on edges.
Rear exhaust box and joint corroded.
Rear number plate starting to seprate.
Travel in handbrake.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Both rear indicators faded.
Front discs lipped on edges.
Rear exhaust box and joint corroded.
Rear number plate starting to seprate.
Travel in handbrake.
Both rear tyres perished, stepped and on legal limit on inner edge.
Nearside front indicator lens cracked.
Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.
Rear number plate starting to seperate.
Slight dampness to power steering rack area.
Travel in handbrake.
Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge
Windscreen marked
Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.
Front number plate cracked and in poor condition.
Both front wiper blades split
Front number plate cracked
Both front wiper blades split
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front number plate damaged.
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P173 DPC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P173 DPC, 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 P173 DPC registered?
P173 DPC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P173 DPC safe to buy?
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