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P199 BDG

1997 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,863 mi
Last recorded142,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 BDG
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,863 miles

damage to front nunber plate.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake lever getting close maximum.

hole in n/s repeter

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 140,078 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 125,750 miles

Evidence of long lay-up, prescried areas contaminated with surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 121,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front+rear brake calipers corroding.

front+rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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P199 BDG is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 121,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P199 BDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P199 BDG registered?

P199 BDG is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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