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P269 POY

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 POY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,284 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 67,645 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 67,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,463 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,189 miles

nearside and offside front tyres both worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyres both worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,192 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,819 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 33,036 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,910 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,665 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 30,665 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 30,659 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 POY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 POY, 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 POY registered?

P269 POY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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