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P261 FRD

1997 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 FRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,696 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,605 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,905 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

two child-seats rear row

Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

two child-seats rear row

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,614 miles

advise 2 child seats fitted to rear seat,unable to carry full inspection if adult seat belts

advise front brake pads nearing legal limits

advise handbrake travel high

advise power steering rack has some movement at mounting points

advise rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,516 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,452 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,526 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 FRD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Beige with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P261 FRD, 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 P261 FRD registered?

P261 FRD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P261 FRD safe to buy?

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