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P385 CPL

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,417 mi
Last recorded110,417 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 CPL
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,417 miles

SEVERAL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN. ONE IS GETTING NEAR TO THE LIMIT.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 110,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

A bulb not working in high level brake light.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front number plate is damaged.

SEVERAL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT WIND SCREEN. ONE IS NEAR THE LIMIT.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 104,215 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 104,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 100,600 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P385 CPL is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P385 CPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P385 CPL registered?

P385 CPL is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P385 CPL safe to buy?

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