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P208 XAT

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,778 mi
Last recorded153,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 XAT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 153,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 153,111 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear chassis is slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 153,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 152,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 150,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 150,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 148,131 miles

nearside and offside rear floors are slightly corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside and offside rear floors are slightly corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 1 Aug 2014 140,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 140,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 134,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 122,076 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear Suspension components corroded but not weakened

offside rear Suspension components corroded but not weakened

rear Axle Beam corroded but not weakened

rear Brake Discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 121,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 117,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 111,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2005 93,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 93,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P208 XAT is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P208 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P208 XAT registered?

P208 XAT is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P208 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 XAT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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