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P368 XWY

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,269 mi
Last recorded143,269 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 XWY
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 143,269 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 143,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 136,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,612 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 127,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear tyres abit worn and distorted at inner tread areas(esp N/S/R)

Exhaust system abit corroded and slight leak at front FLEXI section

O/S W/Blade split at ends

P/Brake cables starting to get abit deteriorated and corroded in places

Slight corrosion around rear shock absorber top mount areas

Small crack at screen

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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P368 XWY is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P368 XWY, 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 P368 XWY registered?

P368 XWY is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P368 XWY safe to buy?

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