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P865 DCY

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,004 mi
Last recorded56,004 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 DCY
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,004 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,039 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres have small cracks appearing in treaded area

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,020 miles

cannot fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

screen damaged outside swept area

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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P865 DCY is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Silver 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P865 DCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P865 DCY registered?

P865 DCY is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P865 DCY safe to buy?

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