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P275 RUV

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,086 mi
Last recorded81,086 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 RUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 81,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,896 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,658 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,127 miles

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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P275 RUV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P275 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 P275 RUV registered?

P275 RUV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P275 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 RUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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