MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre pressure low and has been run flat
n/s/r tyre ecoming worn at edge
tailgate rams weak
'check engine' light illuminated on dash
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres starting to become worn
both rear tyres starting to become cracked/perished
fuel filter corroded
rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
rear brake discs becomming worn/pitted
various oil leaks
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
'check engine' light illuminated on dash
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres starting to become worn
both rear tyres starting to become cracked/perished
fuel filter corroded
rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
rear brake discs becomming worn/pitted
various oil leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P117 XAP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P117 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 P117 XAP registered?
P117 XAP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P117 XAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P117 XAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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