MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of P501 XAB?
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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.
Does P501 XAB have outstanding finance?
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