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P611 DNR

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,381 mi
Last recorded146,381 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 DNR
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2012 146,381 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 137,737 miles

both rerar brake hoses have corroded ferrells

brake fluid level low

centre silancer corroded

o/s/r indecator faded

slight oil leak front power sterring rack aera

Fail 22 Nov 2011 137,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rerar brake hoses have corroded ferrells

brake fluid level low

centre silancer corroded

o/s/r indecator faded

slight oil leak front power sterring rack aera

Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 124,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 124,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,018 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 117,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2007 109,476 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,137 miles

FRONT TO MID SECTION OF EXHAUST FLEXI SLIGHTLY BLOWING.

NEAR SIDE REAR FLEXI FERREL CORRODED.

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT AND HAVE UP AND DOWN /SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT AS MARKED WITH YELLO CHALK .NOT DANGEROUS.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,014 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P611 DNR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P611 DNR, 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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P611 DNR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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