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P235 FOD

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 FOD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 131,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount corroded- inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount corroded- under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear very rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2017 129,421 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)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Could be the strut (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 123,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,265 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

rear chassis rails corroded above rear coil springs repaired and covered

sill covers fitted

srs air bag light on

Fail 22 Jan 2013 109,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

sill covers fitted

srs air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag missing and warning light on

center exhaust fouling heat shield

clutch pedal rubber missing

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

front pipe heavily corroded

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,210 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag missing and warning light on

center exhaust fouling heat shield

clutch pedal rubber missing

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

front pipe heavily corroded

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2011 102,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,326 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,906 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,906 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 88,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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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P235 FOD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 P235 FOD, 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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P235 FOD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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