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P216 UPW

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,647 mi
Last recorded158,647 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 UPW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 158,647 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 158,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 152,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 152,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 142,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 142,842 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,778 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 117,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 115,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,351 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Pass 22 May 2007 114,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 114,713 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has deep cut split in outer wall;not deep enough to reveal carcass

Pass 24 May 2006 106,038 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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P216 UPW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P216 UPW, 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 P216 UPW registered?

P216 UPW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P216 UPW safe to buy?

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