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P723 PEX

1997 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,661 mi
Last recorded125,661 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 PEX
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 125,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 125,661 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,648 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 109,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P723 PEX is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P723 PEX, 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 P723 PEX registered?

P723 PEX is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P723 PEX safe to buy?

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