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P495 ECF

1997 Saab 900 S Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,092 mi
Last recorded148,092 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo124,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 ECF
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 148,092 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 148,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 135,598 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 135,598 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 127,198 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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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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What year was P495 ECF registered?

P495 ECF is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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