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M13 DEW

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,411 mi
Last recorded44,411 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 DEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing operation unaffected

Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre perished on inner

offside rear seat belt clasp cover missing

wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,197 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,840 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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M13 DEW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 M13 DEW, 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 M13 DEW registered?

M13 DEW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is M13 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 DEW 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.

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