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P101 TMB

1997 Saab 900 SE

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,776 mi
Last recorded102,776 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 TMB
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,423 miles

Front discs worn

Front number plate marked

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 98,423 miles

Front discs worn

Front number plate marked

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,367 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 92,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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P101 TMB is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 TMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 TMB registered?

P101 TMB is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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