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R51 OCY

1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto

Beige Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,331 mi
Last recorded98,331 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto127,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 OCY
MakeSaab
Model900 SE V6 Auto
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 98,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 98,331 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 96,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 82,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,542 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE V6 Auto?

Based on 709 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
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R51 OCY is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto in Beige with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 127,461 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 SE V6 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R51 OCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R51 OCY is a 1997 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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