CarVerify

Free Car Check

P210 OLD

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 OLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 126,360 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMMITS SLIGHT EXHAUST LEEKS ON CENTER SECTION

Fail 12 Jun 2010 126,360 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMMITS SLIGHT EXHAUST LEEKS ON CENTER SECTION

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,092 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 112,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE-NOISE N/S/R PARK BRAKE.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.DAMAGE MISC LIGHTS.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.CORROSION MISC BRAKE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE WALL.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 100,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD

POSSIBLE LEEK ON POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 18 Jun 2007 90,141 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 90,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 88,547 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 88,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P210 OLD 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 P210 OLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P210 OLD?

You can check the full history of P210 OLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P210 OLD registered?

P210 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P210 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 OLD shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P210 OLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P210 OLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.