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R443 PBL

1997 Saab 900 SE

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,638 mi
Last recorded133,638 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 PBL
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,638 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,587 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 110,949 miles

nearside rear tyre outside wall scuffed.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,801 miles

signs of oil around steering rack,no leak detected

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R443 PBL is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R443 PBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R443 PBL registered?

R443 PBL is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R443 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 PBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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