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P276 GBW

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 GBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

fuel cap broken, but still seals.

vacuum pipe split/ leaking, rear of engine.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,332 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked. (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

fuel cap broken, but still seals.

vacuum pipe split/ leaking, rear of engine.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,687 miles

Front pads worn

Front tyres worn inner edges

fuel cap damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,687 miles

Front pads worn

Front tyres worn inner edges

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,039 miles

o/s/f seatback release inop.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 75,039 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split

o/s/f seatback release inop.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,674 miles

both front seatback release levers inop.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,674 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seatback release levers inop.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,906 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 20 Jul 2013 61,905 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 60,889 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 30 Jul 2011 58,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

drivers seat doesnt fold forward for rear axcess.

n/s front tyre worn on edges.

o/s driveshaft/ gearbox seal leaking.

oil cooler / pipes leaking.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers seat doesnt fold forward for rear axcess.

n/s front tyre worn on edges.

o/s driveshaft/ gearbox seal leaking.

oil cooler / pipes leaking.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 56,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,823 miles

center exhaust pipe leaking/ corroded, where pipe comes out of box.

slight oil leak into distributor cap.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,493 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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P276 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P276 GBW, 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 P276 GBW registered?

P276 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P276 GBW safe to buy?

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