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P271 FRD

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 FRD
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 111,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,215 miles

SEAT BELTS=IN CHECK C/S WEBBING DAMAGE N/S/F C STOP PART INOP RACK WET DAMAGE ALL WHEEL RIMS BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS BOTH R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

SEAT BELTS=IN CHECK C/S WEBBING DAMAGE N/S/F C STOP PART INOP RACK WET DAMAGE ALL WHEEL RIMS BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS BOTH R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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P271 FRD is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P271 FRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P271 FRD registered?

P271 FRD is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P271 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 FRD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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