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P257 DFP

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 DFP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,186 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 113,186 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure tank to filler (7.2.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,929 miles

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust pipe corrded

n/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2015 110,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front flexi exhaust pipe corrded

n/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2014 108,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,908 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,755 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 102,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,376 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,885 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,524 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,284 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 90,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 84,424 miles

Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 6 Jan 2006 84,318 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion on exhaust †N/S dip beam on lowest limit †O/S dip beam on highest limit †N/S/F lower track control arm bush starting to unbond

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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P257 DFP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P257 DFP, 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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P257 DFP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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