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P254 OLE

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,633 mi
Last recorded91,633 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 OLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,633 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tracking needs adjustment

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,542 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 85,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,682 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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P254 OLE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P254 OLE, 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 P254 OLE registered?

P254 OLE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P254 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 OLE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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