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P218 PCR

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 PCR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,745 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 93,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch and on top of chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,010 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s track rod end dust cover perishing

tank straps corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 92,006 miles

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

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s track rod end dust cover perishing

tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight movement in steering column

Fail 20 Jan 2014

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight movement in steering column

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gromet missing from o/s/f floor and hole coroded

slight movement in steering column

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,806 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,693 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perrished side wall

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 22 Jan 2011 81,693 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perrished side wall

water in o/s head lamp

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,604 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,604 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BORH REAR TYRES PERISHING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PAINT COMING AWAY FROM BRAKE PIPE AT RESEVOIR

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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P218 PCR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P218 PCR, 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 P218 PCR registered?

P218 PCR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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