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P751 GJB

1997 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,843 mi
Last recorded139,843 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 GJB
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 139,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,527 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 127,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P751 GJB is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc 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 P751 GJB, 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 P751 GJB registered?

P751 GJB is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P751 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 GJB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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