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M6 SKV

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 SKV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 85,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

side sills fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 74,644 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

side sills fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,851 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 2 Apr 2016 70,851 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,566 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,582 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 58,149 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,355 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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M6 SKV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M6 SKV, 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 M6 SKV registered?

M6 SKV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M6 SKV safe to buy?

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