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P261 DBV

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,471 mi
Last recorded137,471 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 DBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 137,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings o/s n/s (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,667 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST HAS A NUMBER OF BANDAGE REPAIRS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC RUSTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT RUST O/S AND N/S

YOUR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 1 Aug 2018 135,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

COVER SILLS FITTED

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST HAS A NUMBER OF BANDAGE REPAIRS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC RUSTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT RUST O/S AND N/S

YOUR SERVICE BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,078 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 123,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 118,611 miles

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

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

corrosion on floors

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 108,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 93,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,766 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 79,557 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 79,557 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 74,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 68,524 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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P261 DBV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P261 DBV, 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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P261 DBV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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