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P267 TBM

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,527 mi
Last recorded229,527 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 TBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 229,527 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 229,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 225,802 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 220,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 218,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 218,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 213,116 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 201,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 201,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 186,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s parking brake cables corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 179,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 172,486 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 167,015 miles

damp around o/s rack gator

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 TBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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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P267 TBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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