MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust system poorly fitted and fouling rear suspension
Offside Rear 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))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wiper blades are split
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front wiper blades are split
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear tyre is perished.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 MTP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P198 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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P198 MTP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1997.
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