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R902 XKP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 XKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,735 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 81,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,560 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 76,869 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R902 XKP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R902 XKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R902 XKP registered?

R902 XKP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R902 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 XKP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R902 XKP have outstanding finance?

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