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P581 VVL

1997 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,184 mi
Last recorded93,184 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 VVL
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 93,096 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 78,859 miles

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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P581 VVL is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P581 VVL, 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 P581 VVL registered?

P581 VVL is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P581 VVL safe to buy?

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