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P264 SUL

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight movement in bulk head

Pass 24 Jun 2020 101,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight movement in bulk head

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight movement in bulk head

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,097 miles

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement in bulk head

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in bulk head

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,671 miles

Slight play inner rack joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,867 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,701 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,765 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,130 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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P264 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P264 SUL, 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 SUL registered?

P264 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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