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P265 FBL

1997 Saab 90

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,037 mi
Last recorded140,037 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 90108,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 FBL
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 140,037 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 140,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 130,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 102,726 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 102,726 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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P265 FBL is a 1997 Saab 90 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 108,233 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 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P265 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P265 FBL registered?

P265 FBL is a 1997 Saab 90, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P265 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 FBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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