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P108 XAP

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,842 mi
Last recorded119,842 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 XAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2014 119,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 116,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 116,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,450 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,468 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake hose ferrules are starting to corrode

offside front tyre is wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,683 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel at h/brake lever

one h/lamp blue, one white light.but not affecting beam.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 83,679 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 83,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P108 XAP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 P108 XAP, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P108 XAP registered?

P108 XAP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P108 XAP safe to buy?

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