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P261 FBL

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,132 mi
Last recorded120,132 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 FBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 120,132 miles

Nearside Front flood pan has a hole

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very bad oil leak on auto box pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2016 120,096 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front flood pan has a hole

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very bad oil leak on auto box pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 116,393 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 110,330 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 110,330 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,768 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wall worn.

n/s/r tyre wall perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 97,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,346 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 84,283 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,697 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 FBL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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