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P23 XHO

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,414 mi
Last recorded153,414 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 XHO
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2009 153,414 miles

exhaust system slight deterioration

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear at brake discs

travel at parking brake

Pass 7 Jan 2008 142,618 miles

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

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

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2007 130,154 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty in places

rear number plate fading slightly

slight wear in front suspension bushes

slight wear on offside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,252 miles

damage to floor

hand brake guide weak

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P23 XHO is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Red 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 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P23 XHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P23 XHO registered?

P23 XHO is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P23 XHO safe to buy?

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