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P265 RUV

1971 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,877 mi
Last recorded73,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 RUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,415 miles

engine sounds tappety however engine oil is at correct level

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine sounds tappety however engine oil is at correct level

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,620 miles

1.engine noisey.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,248 miles

1.advice to change front/rear no plates.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,414 miles

1.advice to front no plate/front wiper blades(noisey)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 60,121 miles

1.advice to change front/rear no plates

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 55,885 miles

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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P265 RUV is a 1971 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P265 RUV, 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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What year was P265 RUV registered?

P265 RUV is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P265 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 RUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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