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P448 UFB

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 UFB
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 140,387 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 140,271 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 135,825 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear gearbox mount loose

Pass 18 Aug 2006 119,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 103,406 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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P448 UFB is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P448 UFB, 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 P448 UFB registered?

P448 UFB is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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