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P2 CHW

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,178 mi
Last recorded127,178 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 CHW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Feb 2012 125,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 119,603 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

nearside track control arm bushes splitting

rear heatshield loose

Fail 9 Feb 2011 119,603 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

nearside track control arm bushes splitting

rear heatshield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2010 113,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 113,076 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 109,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front and rear registration plates are dirty.

front registration plate shows backing lift.

near side rear brakes are binding on.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side rear tyre perished, shows deep splits and is worn uneven.

steering coloumn shows play.

under vehicle oil contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show fluid contamination.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 108,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front and rear registration plates are dirty.

front registration plate shows backing lift.

near side rear brakes are binding on.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side rear tyre perished, shows deep splits and is worn uneven.

steering coloumn shows play.

under vehicle oil contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show fluid contamination.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 96,516 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side rear brakes are binding on.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side front drive shaft inner gaiters show grease contamination.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side rear tyre tread shows deeep splits.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side rear brakes are binding on.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side front drive shaft inner gaiters show grease contamination.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side rear tyre tread shows deeep splits.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,000 miles

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

exhaust corrosion and slight join leak.

near side front lower swivel joint rubber boot split.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side rear flexi brake hose ferules show corrosion and pitting.

off side rear brakes binding on.

oil leak

play at steering coloumn.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 75,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

exhaust corrosion and slight join leaks.

near side front lower swivel joint rubber boot split.

near side rear brake disc scorred.

near side rear tyre shows uneven wear.

off and near side front brake discs worn and well lipped

off and near side rear flexi brake hose ferules show corrosion and pitting.

oil leak

play at steering coloumn.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

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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P2 CHW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P2 CHW, 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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P2 CHW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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