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P224 OLD

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 OLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,009 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 108,009 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,498 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 150,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,312 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,409 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 79,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 72,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,433 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 68,433 miles

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

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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P224 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P224 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P224 OLD registered?

P224 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P224 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 OLD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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