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P258 GBW

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 GBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 167,647 miles

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2008 154,917 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 154,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre bald on iner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2007 147,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 128,371 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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P258 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P258 GBW, 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 P258 GBW registered?

P258 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P258 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 GBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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