MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P991 WSU safe to buy?
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