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P23 YWV

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 YWV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 169,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 166,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 165,999 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 158,224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 158,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 150,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the front number plate is fading

the rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2012 150,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the front number plate is fading

the rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,613 miles

fuel cap in poor condition

offside front chassis inner wheel shows corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2010 133,421 miles

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

Front numberplate in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 119,797 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 119,783 miles

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

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

front brake pads low.

long travel on handbrake.

o/s rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,865 miles

front brakes slight uneven,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,263 miles

front shock absorbers corroding slightly.

near side rear tyre cracking badly on side wall

small amount of play in steering column /adjuster

unable to fully test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,146 miles

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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P23 YWV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P23 YWV, 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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What year was P23 YWV registered?

P23 YWV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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