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R113 SDC

1997 Saab 900 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,798 mi
Last recorded168,798 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo124,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 SDC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 168,798 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 168,724 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 165,980 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 165,975 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R113 SDC is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R113 SDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R113 SDC registered?

R113 SDC is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R113 SDC safe to buy?

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