MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,092 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbag light staying on
could not check brake pipes properley due to them being covered by excess underseal
rear brakes slightly fluctuating
rear discs corroded
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?
Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P495 ECF is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 124,014 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P495 ECF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P495 ECF is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 17 January 1997.
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