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P181 SYF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 SYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 177,327 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 160,824 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 160,824 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 156,233 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 156,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS BADLY PERISHED.

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 151,525 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

MINOR EXHAUST LEAK,FRONT FLEX SECTION.

WEAR IN O/S INNER TRACK ROD BUSH.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK CENTRE SECTION.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 151,525 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

MINOR EXHAUST LEAK,FRONT FLEX SECTION.

Nearside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

WEAR IN O/S INNER TRACK ROD BUSH.

WEAR IN STEERING RACK CENTRE SECTION.

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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P181 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P181 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 P181 SYF registered?

P181 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P181 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 SYF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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