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R414 RBM

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 RBM
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 142,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 125,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,803 miles

Little travel on OS hand brake mechanism

Rear tyres worn badly on inside very near legal limit

Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,803 miles

Little travel on OS hand brake mechanism

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres worn badly on inside very near legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,094 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 4 May 2010 74,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 70,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,867 miles

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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R414 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R414 RBM, 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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R414 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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