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N71 EKP

1997 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 EKP
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,290 miles

fuel cap is damaged,but seals off ok and is secure.

handbrake lever requires adjustment

slight dampness on the power steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,194 miles

ADVISE NOTE. PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF OUTER SILLS PROPERLY

ADVISE. HEATSHIELD OVER REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST IS INSECURE AND CORRODED AWAY FROM FIXING TO BODY

ADVISE. REAR OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED NAIL IN TREAD AREA

ADVISE. SLIGHT DAMPNESS ROUND POWER STEERING RACK AND PIPES ON OFFSIDE.

ADVISE. SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUME AT TOP AND ON COLUME ADJUSTER

ADVISE.TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

FRONT OFFSIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2006 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN TOP STEERING COLUME AND ON ADJUSTING BRACKET

ADVISE. SLIGHT DAMPNESS ROUND POWER STEERING PIPES AND RACK ON OFFSIDE . ALSO A VERY SLIGHT DRIP OF OIL

ADVISE. TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

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

FRONT OFFSIDE COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

HEATSHIELD AT REAR OVER EXHAUST IS INSECURE AND CORRODED FROM FIXING

NOTE.. PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED , NAIL IN TREAD AREA

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2006 82,165 miles

slight lift at steering wheel

slight p.a.s leak rack area

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N71 EKP is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N71 EKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N71 EKP registered?

N71 EKP is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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