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P351 RUV

1971 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 RUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,947 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,972 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,828 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch condition

exhaust condition

fuel cap condition

rack area damp

rear tyres condition

Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,996 miles

exhaust con

Fail 16 Feb 2009 98,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 63,308 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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P351 RUV is a 1971 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P351 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 RUV registered?

P351 RUV is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P351 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 RUV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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