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P263 SDS

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,271 mi
Last recorded133,271 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 SDS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 133,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 125,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 123,396 miles

Front & rear indcator slightly discolored

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 123,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 123,388 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 116,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 116,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,288 miles

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

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

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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P263 SDS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P263 SDS, 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 P263 SDS registered?

P263 SDS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P263 SDS safe to buy?

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