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P175 CTN

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 CTN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2017 124,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/side and o/side floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/side and o/side (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/side and o/side (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/side and o/side (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both n/side and o/side (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/side and o/side (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 122,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 122,738 miles

Anti-roll bar missing Os front anti rollbar linkage bottom bush and cup washer missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high Os front (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 117,975 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 114,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 108,460 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 108,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 102,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 96,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 96,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 90,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 84,952 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 84,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 78,242 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 78,205 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 70,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,229 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P175 CTN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P175 CTN, 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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P175 CTN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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