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P269 GEF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 GEF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 128,713 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks in side wall n/s rear tyre

drivers door corroded on lower edge

long travel on hand brake lever

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 124,954 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 124,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 121,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 113,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 105,702 miles

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

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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P269 GEF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P269 GEF, 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 P269 GEF registered?

P269 GEF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P269 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 GEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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