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P991 WSU

1997 Saab 900 XS

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

208,012 mi
Last recorded208,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 WSU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2008 208,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 191,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 191,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 183,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 183,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust jointing clamps corroded.N/S/R.Tyre †punctured.Hi-Level stop lamp.

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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P991 WSU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P991 WSU, 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 P991 WSU registered?

P991 WSU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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