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P226 OLD

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,412 mi
Last recorded140,412 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 OLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 140,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

2/7 centre stop lights inop

Chip in wind screen

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

Fuel filler hose clip broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust rubbers perrished and splitting

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

Slight exhaust blow from link pipe to centre join and centre to rear join

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front lights taped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

rear chassis corr/weak

slight damage n/s mirror

Fail 6 Apr 2016 134,725 miles

Fuel hose insecure tank clip (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front lights taped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

rear chassis corr/weak

slight damage n/s mirror

Pass 15 Apr 2015 129,033 miles

stone chip on windscreen.rust on floor pan and chassis.rust on spare wheel well. all indicators colour fading.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 122,315 miles

chip in centre windscreen

damage to n/s wheel arch and pannel

front exhaust flexi very rusty and slight blow

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge near limit

rear beam axle rusty

rear brake discs surface rusf / pads low ?

rear exhaust joint / clampvery rusty and cover loose

Fail 15 Mar 2014 122,141 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chip in centre windscreen

damage to n/s wheel arch and pannel

front exhaust flexi very rusty and slight blow

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge near limit

rear beam axle rusty

rear brake discs surface rusf / pads low ?

rear exhaust joint / clampvery rusty and cover loose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,143 miles

all indecators showing white light

chip in o/s head lamp

chip in windscreen

exshaust heat cover adrift

front tyres feathered on edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s lower arm bush cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 107,142 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all indecators showing white light

chip in o/s head lamp

chip in windscreen

exshaust heat cover adrift

front tyres feathered on edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s lower arm bush cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,491 miles

Center exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fuel cap dammaged

Outer sill covers fitted

Possible puncture in nearside rear tyre

Rear indicators slightly white

Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Center exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fuel cap dammaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted

Possible puncture in nearside rear tyre

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,545 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 63,811 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P226 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P226 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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P226 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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