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P250 SUL

1971 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,719 mi
Last recorded129,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 SUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,719 miles

O/S/R corroded and possibly holed but covered by a sill cover

brake pipes in various areas starting to show signs of surface rust and salt collection

Fail 2 Jan 2013 129,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R corroded and possibly holed but covered by a sill cover

brake pipes in various areas starting to show signs of surface rust and salt collection

Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,370 miles

SRS light illuminated

Drivers seat will not recline

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,917 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear of car in dirty condition (dog hair) a refusal to test will be issued if car is brought for test next year in same condition

Fail 22 Nov 2010 118,917 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear of car in dirty condition (dog hair) a refusal to test will be issued if car is brought for test next year in same condition

Pass 2 Dec 2009 114,105 miles

both front springs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

various parts of car corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2009 113,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,101 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 109,101 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 101,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 101,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 92,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 82,709 miles

water inside N/S headlamp, not effecting beam pattern.

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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P250 SUL is a 1971 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,165 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 P250 SUL, 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 55 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P250 SUL is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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