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P54 TBJ

1997 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 TBJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 85,007 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

indicator arm sticks occasionally

Fail 5 May 2009 85,007 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

indicator arm sticks occasionally

Pass 8 Mar 2008 79,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 79,738 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 74,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,631 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 70,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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P54 TBJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P54 TBJ, 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 P54 TBJ registered?

P54 TBJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is P54 TBJ safe to buy?

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