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P218 GRD

1997 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,923 mi
Last recorded101,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 GRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,923 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

nearside door mirror cover missing

nearside door mirror glass missing

section of centre brake light not working

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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P218 GRD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P218 GRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 GRD registered?

P218 GRD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P218 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 GRD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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