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P79 YVK

1997 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,217 mi
Last recorded159,217 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 YVK
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 159,217 miles

both rear b/pipe flexis corroded.

both rear discs corroded.

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

chips in w/screen.

h/brake cables corroded.

h/brake slightly high.

oil leak.

rear b/pipes corroded.

Fail 13 May 2009 159,159 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both rear b/pipe flexis corroded.

both rear discs corroded.

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

chips in w/screen.

h/brake cables corroded.

h/brake slightly high.

oil leak.

rear b/pipes corroded.

Pass 17 May 2008

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 137,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 129,285 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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P79 YVK is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P79 YVK, 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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P79 YVK is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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