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P109 EJM

1997 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,619 mi
Last recorded154,619 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 EJM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 154,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 154,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 143,137 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 143,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P109 EJM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P109 EJM, 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 P109 EJM registered?

P109 EJM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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