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P139 KGM

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,202 mi
Last recorded129,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 KGM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 129,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 129,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 127,732 miles

SLIGHT FLUID SEEPAGE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/60/15V

Fail 30 May 2008 127,691 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT FLUID SEEPAGE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/60/15V

Pass 30 Apr 2007 120,072 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

bulkhead flexing by steering rack mounts

fluid on power steering rack/pipes/hoses - recommend attention

front brake balance poor (22%)

front number plate damaged

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 9 May 2006 114,863 miles

SIGNS OF FLUID ON POWER STEERING FEED PIOES AND STEERING RACK,JUST ACCEPTABLE,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

exhaust corroding,heat shield loose,recommend attention

front brake discs worn

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

nsr tyre perished,worn on iiner edge

oil leak

osr indicator pale,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

outer sills covered in plastic trim,unable to check

signs of auto gear box fluid arond rad

Fail 9 May 2006 114,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SIGNS OF FLUID ON POWER STEERING FEED PIOES AND STEERING RACK,JUST ACCEPTABLE,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

exhaust corroding,heat shield loose,recommend attention

front brake discs worn

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

nsr tyre perished,worn on iiner edge

oil leak

osr indicator pale,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

outer sills covered in plastic trim,unable to check

signs of auto gear box fluid arond rad

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P139 KGM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P139 KGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P139 KGM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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