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P540 CFV

1997 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 CFV
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 114,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 109,501 miles

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

nearside front wishbon e rear bush starting to split

Fail 29 Jul 2006 109,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front wishbon e rear bush starting to split

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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P540 CFV is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P540 CFV, 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 P540 CFV registered?

P540 CFV is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P540 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 CFV shows 3 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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