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P267 GBW

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,442 mi
Last recorded122,442 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 GBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

fuel filler cap damaged

slight movment in steering column

x3 nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 108,360 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 104,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,410 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,226 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,187 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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P267 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P267 GBW, 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 P267 GBW registered?

P267 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P267 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P267 GBW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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