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P175 XAD

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,484 mi
Last recorded177,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 XAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 177,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s door mirror glass badly damaged (has interior rear view mirror fitted)

outer sill / inner arch covers fitted

rear brake discs excessively pitted - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 21 Jan 2011 177,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s door mirror glass badly damaged (has interior rear view mirror fitted)

outer sill / inner arch covers fitted

rear brake discs excessively pitted - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 5 Jan 2010 174,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 167,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 158,458 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 158,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 150,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 138,108 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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P175 XAD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P175 XAD, 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 P175 XAD registered?

P175 XAD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P175 XAD safe to buy?

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