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XTU 162

2009 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 162
MakeSaab
Model900
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 153,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2026 134,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 151,304 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 133,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 148,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 131,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 146,218 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2023 146,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,946 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 139,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 121,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 122,677 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 111,574 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 110,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,192 miles

there is a noise from the n/s/f of the car when driven - advise further in depth investigation - a s a p

Fail 17 Jan 2018 112,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall through to cords (245/40 18) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (245/40 18) (4.1.E.1)

there is a noise from the n/s/f of the car when driven - advise further in depth investigation - a s a p

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 101,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 106,758 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 91,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,402 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,974 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,858 miles

engine manegement light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 117,403 miles

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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XTU 162 is a 2009 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 XTU 162, 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 17 years old, this Saab 900 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XTU 162 is a 2009 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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