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R579 XOP

1997 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,628 mi
Last recorded13,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 XOP
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 112,487 miles

slight knock on front suspension top bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2006 107,242 miles

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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R579 XOP is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R579 XOP, 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 R579 XOP registered?

R579 XOP is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R579 XOP safe to buy?

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