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P209 RBH

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 RBH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2012 131,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

middle and rear exhaust slightly deterieted

srs light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,724 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

centre exhaust clamp loose

centre exhaust slightly leaking

handbrake travel high but not considered excessive

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake disc slightly warped

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2011 128,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust joint rusty

both front brake discs slightly pitted

centre exhaust clamp loose

centre exhaust slightly leaking

handbrake travel high but not considered excessive

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake disc slightly warped

Pass 9 Jan 2010 127,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 126,845 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 126,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 125,110 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 121,929 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 121,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand operated control valve fractured (3.2.1a)

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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P209 RBH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P209 RBH, 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 P209 RBH registered?

P209 RBH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P209 RBH safe to buy?

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