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R552 AKP

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,623 mi
Last recorded134,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 AKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 134,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 126,075 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 126,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 118,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 114,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,187 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 91,965 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear heat sheild on exhaust is insecure

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R552 AKP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R552 AKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R552 AKP registered?

R552 AKP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R552 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 AKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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