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P221 OLD

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 OLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 159,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F/ and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has damage to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 155,976 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 155,976 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 149,466 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock cups corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 149,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 141,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,972 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 122,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top fixing corroded (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both boot struts defective

Fail 2 Aug 2014 116,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Spare tyre defective

both boot struts defective

Pass 20 Jul 2013 112,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front door check strap has exessive movement

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear washer jet not working

Fail 20 Jul 2013 112,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front door check strap has exessive movement

Nearside rear inner position light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,764 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,219 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 88,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,109 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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P221 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P221 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.

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P221 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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