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P277 LSJ

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,387 mi
Last recorded157,387 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 LSJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 157,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Sills covered in trims

Slight play detected at steering column

underside & suspension components corroded in parts

Fail 23 Aug 2021 157,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Sills covered in trims

Slight play detected at steering column

underside & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 28 Jul 2020 157,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle brake back plated corroded & deteriorating

Sills have plastic covers fitted

Slight play on steering column

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 30 Aug 2019 155,578 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sills covered in plastic trims

Suspension components corroded in parts

Underside of vehicle corroded & thin in parts

Pass 12 Oct 2018 153,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 149,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 149,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength at rear of subframe on floor been patched but corroded further & patch loose (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside door step corroded

Outer sills covered in plastic trims

suspension components corroded in parts

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 21 Dec 2016 147,900 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

exhaust temp repaired front & rear

sills covered in plastic

Fail 20 Dec 2016 147,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

exhaust temp repaired front & rear

sills covered in plastic

Pass 17 Dec 2015 143,912 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 143,912 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing at back box (7.1.1)

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 142,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corrorded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 138,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 131,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 131,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 117,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 102,105 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 98,401 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 87,416 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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P277 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P277 LSJ, 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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P277 LSJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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