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P604 SUU

1997 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

216,719 mi
Last recorded216,719 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 SUU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 216,719 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 216,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Apr 2008 212,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 212,842 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 208,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 208,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 201,723 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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P604 SUU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P604 SUU, 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 P604 SUU registered?

P604 SUU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P604 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 SUU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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