MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P897 JTR safe to buy?
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