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P863 CPK

1997 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,835 mi
Last recorded196,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 CPK
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 196,835 miles

front tyres on limit

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

some leds inop on centre brake light

Fail 22 Jan 2008 196,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

front tyres on limit

some leds inop on centre brake light

Pass 30 Jan 2007 193,383 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 193,383 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables poor

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Jan 2006 184,254 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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P863 CPK is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P863 CPK, 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 P863 CPK registered?

P863 CPK is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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