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P28 GPH

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,761 mi
Last recorded156,761 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 GPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 156,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 156,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 155,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 154,833 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 154,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 153,820 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 147,816 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 139,007 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 139,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,702 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 131,299 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,096 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 82,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,531 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and crack need changing soon

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,744 miles

rear tyre walls starting to perish and crack

Pass 31 Aug 2005 58,480 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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P28 GPH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P28 GPH, 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 P28 GPH registered?

P28 GPH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P28 GPH safe to buy?

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