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P246 SUL

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,232 mi
Last recorded78,232 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 SUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 78,228 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 67,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,433 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,184 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,163 miles

Offside handbrake lazy

rear silencer corroded

several lights worked after a tap

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,572 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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P246 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P246 SUL, 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 P246 SUL registered?

P246 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P246 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 SUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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