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P274 RUV

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 RUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 105,896 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,845 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 98,845 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long hand brake travel

n/s rear wheel stiff too turn

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2008 90,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 90,944 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,145 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,145 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,278 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f anti-rollbar link ball joint rubber split

Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,278 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f anti-rollbar link ball joint rubber split

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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P274 RUV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P274 RUV, 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 P274 RUV registered?

P274 RUV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P274 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 RUV shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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