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P501 XAB

1997 Saab 900 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 XAB
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 92,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,604 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 90,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,207 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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P501 XAB is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P501 XAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P501 XAB registered?

P501 XAB is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P501 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 XAB 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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