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P370 CSS

1997 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 CSS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

only one bulb working high level stop light

slight side movement handbrake lever

slight up and down movement at steering wheel suspect slight worn top column bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2008 68,599 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox leaking.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,599 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges.

gearbox leaking.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,152 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front and O/S/R B/Hoses getting corroded at ferrules slightly

Exhaust heat shield at rear abit loose

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,649 miles

Exhaust rear silencer abit corroded around union

Front and rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

N/S/R and O/S/F indicators starting to fade slightly

N/S/R tyre nearing tread limits of wear at inner tread edge

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,752 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)

oil leak

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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P370 CSS is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 P370 CSS, 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 P370 CSS registered?

P370 CSS is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P370 CSS safe to buy?

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