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678 EL

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,884 mi
Last recorded78,884 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 EL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 78,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,400 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,920 miles

rear exhaust box is falling apart in side

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,696 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,236 miles

near side rear tyre has small bitt missing from side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,648 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,523 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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678 EL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 678 EL, 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.

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What year was 678 EL registered?

678 EL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 678 EL safe to buy?

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