1997 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · P163 XAW
1997 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 208,324 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1985cc
P163 XAW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2016
- 208,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P163 XAW Mileage History
- 09/05/2006122,070 mi
- 15/05/2007133,036 mi+10,966 mi
- 22/04/2008144,797 mi+11,761 mi
- 01/05/2008144,893 mi+96 mi
- 12/05/2009152,659 mi+7,766 mi
- 20/05/2009152,689 mi+30 mi
- 22/05/2009152,689 mi
- 03/06/2010158,364 mi+5,675 mi
- 06/06/2011164,673 mi+6,309 mi
- 13/06/2012171,057 mi+6,384 mi
- 13/06/2013175,338 mi+4,281 mi
- 05/06/2014179,875 mi+4,537 mi
- 05/06/2015189,055 mi+9,180 mi
- 09/06/2015189,058 mi+3 mi
- 21/06/2016208,382 mi+19,324 mi
- 08/07/2016208,324 mi-58 mi
Average of roughly 8,484 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P163 XAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 900 (P163 XAW) between May 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)”; “Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush O s n s (2.5.A.1c)”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O S NS FLOORS (5.2.6)”.
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