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P780 YNJ

1997 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,454 mi
Last recorded130,454 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 YNJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 130,454 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in nearside front inner wing. Non Prescribed area.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 127,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 112,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 112,386 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P780 YNJ 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 P780 YNJ, 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 P780 YNJ registered?

P780 YNJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P780 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 YNJ 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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