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P193 MTP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,549 mi
Last recorded65,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 MTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 65,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 65,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 64,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,344 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,160 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,453 miles

steering column slightly movement.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,774 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 57,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 50,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,494 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 42,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 29,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advisesurface rust on brake discs due tor not being used

Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,085 miles

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

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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P193 MTP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P193 MTP, 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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P193 MTP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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