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P255 OLE

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 OLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,921 miles

Lower underside heavy undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear inner arches corroded

outer sills not fully tested due to sill covers

Pass 2 Aug 2023 124,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing weld repair (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills not fully tested due to sill covers

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2023 124,500 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorbers corroded where spring sits. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch, and above shocker close to suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis has slight corrosion above front sub frame.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sealed cannot see properly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight seepage.

Vehicle heavily undersealed front to rear.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 123,979 miles

Offside handbrake poor

vehicle heavily undersealed

wipers poor

Fail 12 May 2022 123,965 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch, marked in 'Yellow' crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber, spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch, marked in 'Yellow' crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in 'Yellow' crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting area, marked in 'White' crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Marked in 'White' crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting area, marked in 'White' crayon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 118,866 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,572 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 105,572 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,456 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 100,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 92,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 92,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,496 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,476 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,988 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 57,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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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P255 OLE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P255 OLE, 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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P255 OLE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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