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P186 MHJ

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

181,525 mi
Last recorded181,525 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 MHJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 181,525 miles

Check engine light on.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 181,525 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch, shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Check engine light on.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 176,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 176,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,623 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 166,916 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 166,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 164,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 163,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose onto adjusting bar. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 160,529 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s inner wing.

slight corrosion to o/s floor.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 154,392 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 154,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,923 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Cable mounting (3.1.9)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 143,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine has slight oil leakage near exhaust. ()

Some corrosion in fuel tank straps.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 143,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine has slight oil leakage near exhaust. ()

Some corrosion in fuel tank straps.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 131,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,484 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 126,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,079 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 120,079 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 107,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 107,262 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 98,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 81,005 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P186 MHJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P186 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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P186 MHJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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