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P284 TBJ

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,315 mi
Last recorded175,315 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 TBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 175,315 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 175,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Floor excessively deteriorated around front drain holes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 167,171 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2019 167,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 162,164 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 162,164 miles

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

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

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

Engine light is on

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

Pass 11 May 2017 153,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 142,306 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 142,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,697 miles

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 134,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light is on

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2014 127,782 miles

Engine light is on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 May 2014 127,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine light is on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2013 118,432 miles

Engine light is on

Exhaust system is getting weak

Hand brake cable corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 108,541 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Fail 4 May 2012 108,541 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 89,762 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,641 miles

Bearing noise from drive belt area.

N/S/R handbrake cable casing cracked and corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2009 73,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all flasher bulbs slightly discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 May 2009 73,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all flasher bulbs slightly discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P284 TBJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P284 TBJ, 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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P284 TBJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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