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P130 GTF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 GTF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 92,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2011 86,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 80,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 65,430 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 65,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 54,858 miles

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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P130 GTF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P130 GTF, 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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What year was P130 GTF registered?

P130 GTF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P130 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 GTF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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