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P217 NLY

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,462 mi
Last recorded151,462 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 NLY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 151,462 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 151,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 145,285 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 145,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 141,402 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosoion to casing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 141,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust slight corrosoion to casing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 138,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 135,890 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 135,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 132,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 132,843 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 128,974 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

nearside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 123,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 123,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 115,226 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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P217 NLY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 P217 NLY, 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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P217 NLY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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