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P246 GRD

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 GRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2010 139,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,838 miles

ADVISE; Both front wiper blades worn & split.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 124,554 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 113,219 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,464 miles

Damage to o/s/r wing

Engine management light on

N/s/r wheel slightly binding

O/s mirror casing cracked

O/s/r light cracked

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Stone damage to windscreen

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 GRD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P246 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.

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What year was P246 GRD registered?

P246 GRD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P246 GRD safe to buy?

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