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P221 NWF

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 NWF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 149,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 140,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 140,355 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 130,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,533 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 120,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,044 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 96,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,427 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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P221 NWF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P221 NWF, 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

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What year was P221 NWF registered?

P221 NWF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P221 NWF safe to buy?

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