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P180 XAD

1997 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,373 mi
Last recorded189,373 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 XAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 189,373 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 183,446 miles

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

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

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

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

advise sometimes knocking noise from offside front.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 172,949 miles

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

both rear ferrules are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2006 156,485 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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P180 XAD is a 1997 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P180 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 P180 XAD registered?

P180 XAD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P180 XAD safe to buy?

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