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P585 YWR

1997 Saab 900 S Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,987 mi
Last recorded80,987 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo124,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 YWR
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

indicators not makeing any noise

offside rear tyre cracking up and worn close to limit

spare tyre soft

Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,237 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and nearside rear flexi hose ferrules rusty

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

surface rust on both rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,041 miles

both front flexi furrules corroding

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,394 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 73,392 miles

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

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

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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P585 YWR is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Silver 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 P585 YWR, 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 P585 YWR registered?

P585 YWR is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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