MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW (CENTRE EXHAUST BOX) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BADLY CRACKED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded STEERING PIPE ,VERY CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside FUEL TANK STRAP OFFSIDE CORRODED
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage SLIGHT DAMP ON PIPE ETC (2.1.5 (a))
Rear CLIPS ON FUEL TANK PIPES BADLY COODED
Rear SPARE TYRE FLAT
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW (CENTRE EXHAUST BOX) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BADLY CRACKED (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded STEERING PIPE ,VERY CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside FUEL TANK STRAP OFFSIDE CORRODED
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage SLIGHT DAMP ON PIPE ETC (2.1.5 (a))
Rear CLIPS ON FUEL TANK PIPES BADLY COODED
Rear SPARE TYRE FLAT
Central HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
Offside Front Inner TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE
Rear CLIPS ON RUBBER FUEL NECK CORRODED
Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged METAL FERRELL BADLY CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective FUEL CAP BROKEN DOES NOT SEAL (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
Offside CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
Offside Front Inner TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE
Rear CLIPS ON RUBBER FUEL NECK CORRODED
Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axle beam support bushes deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
fuel tank straps corroded
road wheels corroded
steering/suspension and brake components corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
road wheels corroded
steering/suspension and brake components corroded
fuel tank support sraps corroded
road wheels corroded
suspension/brake and steering parts corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
fuel tank support sraps corroded
road wheels corroded
suspension/brake and steering parts corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all wheels pretty corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
suspension and brake parts pretty corroded
top shocker offside rear mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all wheels pretty corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
suspension and brake parts pretty corroded
top shocker offside rear mounting area corroded
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside rear parking brake cable corroded (outer cable)
rear brake back plates corroded
rear brake calipers/pads corroded
windscreen has several chips
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside rear parking brake cable corroded (outer cable)
rear brake back plates corroded
rear brake calipers/pads corroded
windscreen has several chips
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear shock absorber upper cover detatched from upper fixing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear shock absorber upper cover detatched from upper fixing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system badly corroded (mainly rear section)
offside headlamp lens damaged but not affecting the light output or image
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
headlight glass cracked on offside
metal ferrules on flexi brake pipes corroded
power steering pipes corroded
NOTICED HAND BRAKE EXTERNAL CONDITION VERY CORRODED AND WEAKEND. ADVISE ATTENTION SOON.
offside headlamp glass cracked at top
rear brake hose ferrules coroded
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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P272 FRD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P272 FRD, 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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P272 FRD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 April 1997.
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