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P471 MCS

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 MCS
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight rust on front brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2008 89,608 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service brake efficiency 52%

slight rust on front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 80,134 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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P471 MCS is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P471 MCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P471 MCS registered?

P471 MCS is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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