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P778 OOY

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,760 mi
Last recorded93,760 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 OOY
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,760 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

front suspension components rusty

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside track rod end gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joint very rusty

rear suspension components rusty

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 16 Apr 2009 93,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear brake discs

front suspension components rusty

gearbox warning light on

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside track rod end gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joint very rusty

rear suspension components rusty

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,421 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 69,421 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,624 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 58,624 miles

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

N/S/R tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P778 OOY is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P778 OOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P778 OOY is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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