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P911 SAH

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 SAH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 82,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,550 miles

parking brake efficiency at 17%

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,574 miles

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

Nearside front & offside front suspension strut bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 77,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front and offside front suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2012 75,438 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,642 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front suspension damper gaiter missing and rebound rubbers damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 73,420 miles

front suspension damper bump stops are perished

parking brake lever is bent

Fail 4 May 2010 73,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front suspension damper bump stops are perished

parking brake lever is bent

Pass 6 May 2009 72,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 68,728 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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P911 SAH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P911 SAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P911 SAH registered?

P911 SAH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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