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P493 FCF

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 FCF
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,309 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 71,991 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / EXHAUST FLEXI SECTIONS BECOMING WEAK

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED / SIGNS OF BEING STOOD FOR SOME TIME

NO PLATES CABLE TIED ON

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION ---SUSPENSION / STRUTS / SHOCKERS / COIL SPRINGS ROLL BARS ECT ALL BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Nov 2006 167,171 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 167,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2005 157,483 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 157,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P493 FCF is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P493 FCF, 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 P493 FCF registered?

P493 FCF is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P493 FCF 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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