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P251 SAT

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,008 mi
Last recorded157,008 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 SAT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 157,008 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 157,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 156,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 156,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 156,357 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 155,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 155,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 155,520 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2013 155,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 155,191 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 154,065 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 154,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 153,042 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust repaired and in genral poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2011 153,042 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust repaired and in genral poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 151,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 145,467 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi part in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front and offside rear indicators flashing pale orange

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

p.a.s rack and surrounding area damp

slight exhaust leak

srs light on

sump plug in poor condition,advise replacement when next removed

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2009 138,892 miles

front number plate damaged

p.a.s rack damp

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2009 138,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

p.a.s rack damp

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2008 132,485 miles

front number plate damaged

front wipers in poor condition

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm

rear tyres worn on both edges

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Jan 2008 132,485 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate damaged

front wipers in poor condition

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm

rear tyres worn on both edges

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2007 125,438 miles

both front floors seperating.

clutch heavy.

minor damage to screen.

minor leak in p.a.s system rack.

nearside headlight aim high.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low on edges of the tyre tread.

offside rear damper unit deteriorated.

parking brake travel high on ratchet.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 117,325 miles

both front tyres at 1.6mm,advise immediate replacement

cargo area loaded

core plugs in front face of cylinder head rusty

evidence of slight gearbox oil leak

front number plate damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

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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P251 SAT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P251 SAT, 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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P251 SAT is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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