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P615 JBA

1997 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 JBA
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 131,646 miles

front wipers poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2009 131,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/fr + n/s/fr struts badly corroded.

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 120,908 miles

stone chip in zone "a" of front screen <10mm.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,521 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 112,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

engine oil leak from sump/crank-seal area.

exhaust rear sections corroded.

handbrake cables chaffed on exhaust.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 105,240 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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P615 JBA is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P615 JBA, 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 P615 JBA registered?

P615 JBA is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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