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P151 XHU

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,812 mi
Last recorded62,812 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 XHU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 62,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,443 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are 16 years old , perishing and starting to wear on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are 18 years old,perishing and starting to wear on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,023 miles

Fan belt perishing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES OF TREAD AND ARE 15 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES, PERISHING AND ARE 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,624 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 14 YEARS OLD BOTH REAR TYRES 16 YEARS OLD - RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT AFTER 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 27 Apr 2020 59,877 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,619 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, also starting to wear unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,093 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 58,093 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 57,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,482 miles

bulk head flexing when shaking steering

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 11 May 2015 56,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

bulk head flexing when shaking steering

nearside rear seatbelt twisted at end

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,795 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,908 miles

two of rear centre stop light bulbs inoperative

Pass 6 May 2009 47,348 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake linkage on centre floor starting to seperate

offside rear tyre starting to crack / perish in tread

slightly reduced damping in front shock absorbers

Pass 7 May 2008 45,365 miles

rear tyres perishing and showing wear

Pass 4 May 2007 42,517 miles

rear tyres showing wear and perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,558 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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P151 XHU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P151 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P151 XHU registered?

P151 XHU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P151 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 XHU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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