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R470 JMR

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,689 mi
Last recorded119,689 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 JMR
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 119,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 106,180 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads worn

imbalance in front brake readings

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,578 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 100,578 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

play in both front tca bushes

small split offside outer c/v gaitor

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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R470 JMR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R470 JMR, 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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What year was R470 JMR registered?

R470 JMR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R470 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 JMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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