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R494 CCR

1997 Saab 900 SE

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,879 mi
Last recorded166,879 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 CCR
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 166,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 148,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Apr 2010 148,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 May 2009 128,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 118,060 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2007 114,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R494 CCR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R494 CCR, 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 R494 CCR registered?

R494 CCR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R494 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 CCR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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