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P271 TBM

1997 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 TBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 146,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,349 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 138,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 132,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,170 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 121,236 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 121,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 109,413 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 109,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 101,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 101,928 miles

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

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

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

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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P271 TBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P271 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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What year was P271 TBM registered?

P271 TBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P271 TBM safe to buy?

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