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P178 MHJ

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 MHJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 100,941 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 100,941 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

rrear back box coroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,679 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion near side rear inner wheel arch

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,094 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated cable at battery (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion both rear top shock absorber mounts

corrosion off side front inner wing

Fail 27 Nov 2019 99,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated cable at battery (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion both rear top shock absorber mounts

corrosion off side front inner wing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,625 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,023 miles

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

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

condensation inside n/s headlamp

corrosion around battery post

exhaust rear section corroding

fuel filter corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,023 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

condensation inside n/s headlamp

corrosion around battery post

exhaust rear section corroding

fuel filter corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,598 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear section corroding

fuel filter corroding

o/s/f floor area corroding

water inside n/s headlamp

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,300 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion to o/s/f floor area

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,956 miles

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,956 miles

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

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

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

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,838 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 88,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 87,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,798 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 85,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,147 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 82,703 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 80,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 77,817 miles

slight oil leak around steering rack.//

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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P178 MHJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P178 MHJ, 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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P178 MHJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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