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P897 JTR

1996 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,021 mi
Last recorded189,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 JTR
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 189,021 miles

air bag warning light on

front shocks seem stiff?

n/s bottom ball jiont slight play

n/s rear wheel arch corroded just out side prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2007 189,021 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

front shocks seem stiff?

n/s bottom ball jiont slight play

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 177,477 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 177,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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P897 JTR is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 P897 JTR, 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 30 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 P897 JTR registered?

P897 JTR is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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