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When is the MOT due for P228 FBL?

The MOT for P228 FBL is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P228 FBL?

The recorded mileage for P228 FBL is 181,333 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P228 FBL ULEZ compliant?

No, P228 FBL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Saab 9000 CSE 2.3L Petrol · P228 FBL

P228 FBL

1997 Saab 9000 CSE (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/02/1997. Recorded mileage 181,333 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.

Make & Model: SAAB 9000 CSE
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 181,333 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 181,333 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2290cc

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P228 FBL Key Findings

35 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
181,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
14 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P228 FBL Mileage History

13/02/200680,903 mi
14/02/200680,905 mi+2 mi
17/02/200787,709 mi+6,804 mi
16/02/200894,691 mi+6,982 mi
05/06/200995,848 mi+1,157 mi
28/05/2010105,514 mi+9,666 mi
28/05/2010105,514 mi
27/05/2011113,826 mi+8,312 mi
25/05/2012120,388 mi+6,562 mi
31/05/2012120,388 mi
11/07/2013130,207 mi+9,819 mi
12/07/2013130,207 mi
23/12/2014135,366 mi+5,159 mi
24/12/2014135,367 mi+1 mi
11/12/2015137,597 mi+2,230 mi
11/12/2015137,597 mi
18/11/2016138,827 mi+1,230 mi
24/11/2017143,690 mi+4,863 mi
31/12/2018149,440 mi+5,750 mi
14/01/2019149,443 mi+3 mi
23/12/2019153,324 mi+3,881 mi
09/01/2020153,325 mi+1 mi
24/08/2020154,589 mi+1,264 mi
02/08/2021158,589 mi+4,000 mi
06/08/2021158,694 mi+105 mi
12/08/2022164,881 mi+6,187 mi
26/09/2022164,900 mi+19 mi
12/09/2023169,989 mi+5,089 mi
25/09/2023170,076 mi+87 mi
13/08/2024172,345 mi+2,269 mi
14/08/2024172,345 mi
05/08/2025176,383 mi+4,038 mi
07/08/2025176,385 mi+2 mi
13/08/2026181,331 mi+4,946 mi
17/08/2026181,333 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,898 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.

P228 FBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:21

MOT Analysis

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35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 9000 Cse (P228 FBL) between February 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 77 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre heavily cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))”.

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