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P268 POT

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,726 mi
Last recorded192,726 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 POT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 192,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferrules excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn unable to fully inspect as covered (2.2.2 (b))

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both front rings corroded (1.6 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outers corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired booster body corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose both straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 192,679 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel PLAY IN TOP STEERING SHAFT /BEARING UNABLE TO FULLY EXAMINE DUE TO COVERS AND COWLS (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT PIPE TO OS FLEXY CORRODED ON BULKHEAD (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT OS FLOOR PAN CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF SUBFRAME (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre OSF TYRE NAIL IN INNER THREAD ()

Pass 15 May 2017 190,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 190,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 181,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 176,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 169,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 164,135 miles

both front seats will not tilt foward

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 156,787 miles

both front lower ball joints worn resulting in play

fuel cap faulty

o/s/f wishbone bush worn and perished

Pass 6 May 2011 150,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 143,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,506 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 56,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,486 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 48,484 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2005 41,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

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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P268 POT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P268 POT, 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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P268 POT is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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