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P182 BUG

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 BUG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,979 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,771 miles

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts / lower hubs corroded but do not appear seriously weakened

o/s/f tyre deteriorated, o/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 92,963 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 91,777 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 91,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly pitted

water leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,635 miles

Advise plastic sill covers

Advise uneven wear osr tyre inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,068 miles

NS mirror cracked

NSR and OSR brake hsoe ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 83,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NS mirror cracked

NSR and OSR brake hsoe ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,204 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 77,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,624 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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P182 BUG is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P182 BUG, 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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P182 BUG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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