MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
Offside Rear tyre cracking
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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?
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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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