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P265 TBM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,441 mi
Last recorded175,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 TBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 175,441 miles

Both front tyres treads low, osf wear on inner shoulder.

Offside head lamp lense damaged

Passenger door mirror cracked.

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

Rear brake discs inner faces not visible to test.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 175,441 miles

Both front tyres treads low, osf wear on inner shoulder.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside head lamp lense damaged

Passenger door mirror cracked.

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

Rear brake discs inner faces not visible to test.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 170,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 165,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 145,996 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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P265 TBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P265 TBM, 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 P265 TBM registered?

P265 TBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P265 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 TBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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