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P308 NDB

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 NDB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 131,905 miles

oil leak wich probebly efecting brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2008 131,879 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

oil leak wich probebly efecting brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2007 124,860 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2007 124,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2007 124,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P308 NDB is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P308 NDB, 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 P308 NDB registered?

P308 NDB is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P308 NDB safe to buy?

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