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P173 DPC

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,820 mi
Last recorded75,820 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 DPC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,820 miles

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.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,820 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,861 miles

Both front and rear wiper blades split.

Damage to front of vehicle.

Engine management light on.

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,172 miles

Front discs lipped on edges.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,482 miles

Damage to front of vehicle.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,847 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,019 miles

Both rear indicators faded.

Front discs lipped on edges.

Rear exhaust box and joint corroded.

Rear number plate starting to seprate.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 66,019 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,406 miles

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.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,014 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Windscreen marked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,822 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

Front number plate cracked and in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,264 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,264 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,401 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 32,397 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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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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P173 DPC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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