MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
water level low and does not appear to have antifreeze in. engine noise from front
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P489 MCS is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P489 MCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P489 MCS registered?
P489 MCS is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P489 MCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P489 MCS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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