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P266 ODT

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,961 mi
Last recorded127,961 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 ODT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake discs corroded due to been stood

Fail 21 Jun 2019 127,783 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake discs corroded due to been stood

Pass 3 Jun 2015 127,746 miles

Floor Corroded.

Pass 14 May 2014 126,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 123,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

front suspension bushes perishing slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall, o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil leak noted

rear axle corroded, rear axle brake pipe unions corroded

underbody surface corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2013 123,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

front suspension bushes perishing slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall, o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil leak noted

rear axle corroded, rear axle brake pipe unions corroded

underbody surface corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 120,901 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 118,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 118,429 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 115,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 115,245 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P266 ODT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P266 ODT, 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 P266 ODT registered?

P266 ODT is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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