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P254 YFR

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,548 mi
Last recorded176,548 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 YFR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 176,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 176,283 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 175,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 175,793 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 175,130 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2022 174,426 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2021 173,741 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 172,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 172,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,680 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 170,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 169,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 169,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both inner rear (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 166,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 166,818 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 163,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in windscreen

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,715 miles

crack in windscreen

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 161,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 160,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 156,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 149,746 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 144,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 144,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 140,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,780 miles

Windscreen becoming scratched

Fail 30 Mar 2007 118,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear 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)

Windscreen becoming scratched

Pass 19 Apr 2006 104,861 miles

Offside headlamp wiper not parking

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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P254 YFR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P254 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P254 YFR registered?

P254 YFR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P254 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 YFR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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