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P177 SYF

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,438 mi
Last recorded138,438 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 SYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2012 138,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

rear exhaust rubber missing box still supported ok by other rubbers

Pass 10 Aug 2012 138,438 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

rear exhaust rubber missing box still supported ok by other rubbers

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 109,845 miles

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

advise o/s/f suspension strut has slight misting of oil on top seal

advise rear b/discs pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 109,845 miles

advise o/s/f suspension strut has slight misting of oil on top seal

advise rear b/discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,513 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 103,512 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear exhaust box, front rubber mount poor.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,596 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight/feint scratch on exterior of windscreen in driver's view by damaged wiper blade

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,076 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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P177 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P177 SYF, 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 P177 SYF registered?

P177 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P177 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 SYF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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