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P389 YGC

1997 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 YGC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 163,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2008 161,512 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Both rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Front number plate cracked

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe rear sections slightly corroded

Offside steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 24 May 2007 156,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 156,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 148,853 miles

Bulkhead flexing when steering rocked.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 148,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P389 YGC is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P389 YGC, 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 P389 YGC registered?

P389 YGC is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P389 YGC safe to buy?

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