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P246 FBL

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,752 mi
Last recorded84,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 FBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,752 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 66,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,547 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P246 FBL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P246 FBL, 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 P246 FBL registered?

P246 FBL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P246 FBL safe to buy?

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