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R551 OTT

1997 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,844 mi
Last recorded168,844 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 OTT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 168,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 168,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 168,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 168,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 168,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 167,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 167,370 miles

Offside rear brake hose union corroded recommend replacement.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 166,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 166,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 162,295 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 162,295 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 158,663 miles

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

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

front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 158,663 miles

front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 149,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter mounting bracket cracked

fuel cap seal in poor condition

nearside headlamp in very poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2010 149,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalytic converter mounting bracket cracked

fuel cap seal in poor condition

nearside headlamp in very poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2008 136,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in fuel tank strap

rear silencer rubber mountings perished

Fail 22 Nov 2008 135,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in fuel tank strap

rear silencer rubber mountings perished

Pass 16 Nov 2007 121,468 miles

deterioration in rear brake discs

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 108,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R551 OTT is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R551 OTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R551 OTT registered?

R551 OTT is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R551 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 OTT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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