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P316 UEE

1997 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,947 mi
Last recorded142,947 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 UEE
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 142,947 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 142,947 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine over heating

Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,843 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 135,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 132,564 miles

CHECK ENGINE warning lamp ignited

Exhaust centre pipe-to-rear silencer join rusty and leaking slightly

Front number plate separating slightly

Offside rear inner side lamp not working

Various small chips in centre lower swept area of front screen

Pass 6 Apr 2006 128,626 miles

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

Check Engine Warning Lamp on

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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P316 UEE is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P316 UEE, 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 P316 UEE registered?

P316 UEE is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P316 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 UEE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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