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P182 SYF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,617 mi
Last recorded120,617 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 SYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 120,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 120,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside rear suspension shock absorber slight weak (bounce)

nearside door mirror glass cracked !!!

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

nearside rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn !!!

offside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!!

offside frtyre outer wall slight damage (kerbed)

rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

sreering rack pinion area slight fluid leak !!!

Fail 26 Nov 2008 110,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Nov 2008 110,607 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 11 Sep 2007 96,114 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre & rear exhaust section started to corrode up.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front door mirror glass cracked up.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

nearside rear outer brake pad linning approx 90% worn.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,114 miles

centre & rear exhaust section started to corrode up.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front door mirror glass cracked up.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

nearside rear outer brake pad linning approx 90% worn.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,741 miles

exhaust corrode on centre & rear joint area.

nearside & offside rear shock absorber slight leaks.

offside rear lamp lens slight crack.

slight leaks around power steering rack area.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corrode on centre & rear joint area.

nearside & offside rear shock absorber slight leaks.

offside rear lamp lens slight crack.

slight leaks around power steering rack area.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 73,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 73,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

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 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P182 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 P182 SYF registered?

P182 SYF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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