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P227 OLD

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 OLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,609 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,609 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 57,969 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,969 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front and rear brake pads geting low

o.s.r and n.s.r hand brake cable casing spit

Pass 7 May 2014 56,782 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 56,782 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,689 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,109 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,091 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 38,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,734 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P227 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P227 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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P227 OLD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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