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P264 LSP

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,628 mi
Last recorded175,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 LSP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 175,628 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 175,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 163,451 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 163,294 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

petrol cap getting in poor condition

rear number plate getting in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2008 160,070 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 160,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 147,376 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 147,376 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT A/ROLL BAR BUSHES SOME CRACKING

HAND BRAKE CABLE SOME RUSTING ON OUTER CASEING

N/S REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Mar 2006 138,266 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 138,266 miles

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P264 LSP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P264 LSP, 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 P264 LSP registered?

P264 LSP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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