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P294 FBC

1997 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,159 mi
Last recorded162,159 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 FBC
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 162,159 miles

osf cv boot in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 151,922 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 151,922 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 143,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 135,605 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 135,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 128,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 127,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 123,111 miles

Offside rear anti roll bar D bush worn close to the minimum standard.

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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P294 FBC is a 1997 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 128,303 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P294 FBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P294 FBC registered?

P294 FBC is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P294 FBC safe to buy?

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