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P211 AWV

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 AWV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 88,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 88,207 miles

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

corrosion forming on underside prescribed areas and components

offside front tyre deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2015 88,205 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion forming on underside prescribed areas and components

offside front tyre deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 67,453 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming underside on prescibed areas and components.

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2014 67,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion forming underside on prescibed areas and components.

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,724 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 82,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,741 miles

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

both front tyres becomming low/worn on edges

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming low/worn on edges

rear exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,408 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on floor

slight movement on bulkhead

surface corrosion on front discs

Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on floor

slight movement on bulkhead

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,525 miles

both front brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

rear brake discs becomming corroded/pitted

rear exhaust system becomming corroded

rear registration plate starting to become deteriated

Fail 11 Aug 2008 73,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

rear brake discs becomming corroded/pitted

rear exhaust system becomming corroded

rear registration plate starting to become deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 66,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 62,787 miles

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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P211 AWV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P211 AWV, 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 P211 AWV registered?

P211 AWV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P211 AWV safe to buy?

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