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P257 SUL

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 SUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,952 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 May 2012 102,549 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 102,547 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,997 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise brakes,suspension,steering and exhaust components all corroding

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise off side front headlamp beam pattern starting to fade

advise oil leak engine area

advise oil leak gearbox area

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise steering rack some movement at mounting points

Pass 6 Jan 2009 110,649 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 107,545 miles

centre exhaust mesh silencer deteriorated and noisy

nearside rear tyre mishaped on inside

offside rear tyre mishaped on inner tread

Pass 6 Nov 2006 105,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 103,018 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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P257 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P257 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 P257 SUL registered?

P257 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P257 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 SUL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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