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P276 SUL

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,474 mi
Last recorded74,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 SUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front passanger seat not tilting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drivers seat not tilting

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 64,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2015 54,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2014 54,785 miles

rear exhaust box is starting to corrde

Pass 14 May 2013 51,889 miles

nearside rear side wall starting to deteriorate

offside rear side wall starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2013 51,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear side wall starting to deteriorate

offside rear side wall starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2012 51,106 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

safety restraint system (SRS) light on

Fail 12 May 2012 51,106 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

safety restraint system (SRS) light on

Pass 13 May 2011 50,330 miles

engine management light on dash

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 28 May 2010 49,821 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,989 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,205 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 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P276 SUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P276 SUL registered?

P276 SUL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P276 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 SUL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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