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P295 FJM

1997 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 FJM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 148,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 141,076 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight perished

Pass 15 Dec 2006 131,207 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 115,472 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

hand-brake high/hand-brake ancorage point weakend & moves/flexing under opperation/ play in top steering column bushes/play in nsf anti-roll bar drop link/front tyres very low+unevenly+in poor cond/excessive exhaust corrosion+back box very poor cond

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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P295 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P295 FJM, 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 P295 FJM registered?

P295 FJM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P295 FJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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