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P279 GBW

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,048 mi
Last recorded113,048 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 GBW
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2009 113,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 79,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 74,515 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P279 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P279 GBW registered?

P279 GBW is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P279 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 GBW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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