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P47 GDP

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,026 mi
Last recorded181,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 GDP
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 181,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 176,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear flexi hoses getting weak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 160,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 143,096 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 143,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

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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P47 GDP is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P47 GDP, 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 P47 GDP registered?

P47 GDP is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P47 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 GDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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