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P266 TBM

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 TBM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 106,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,917 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)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 81,198 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P266 TBM is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P266 TBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P266 TBM registered?

P266 TBM is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P266 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 TBM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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