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R574 LGH

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,871 mi
Last recorded133,871 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 133,871 miles

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

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

Offside front coil spring fitted upside down.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear flexible hoses ferrals corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 133,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front coil spring fitted upside down.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear flexible hoses ferrals corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 133,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both no. plates poor

engine running lumpy

no. plates poor

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

osf bottom ball joint lock nut poor

osf road spring fitted upside down

parking brake pivot point on floor poor

rear flexi-hoses ferrals corroded

Pass 24 May 2007 132,664 miles

1.n/s rear indiactor slight ly white †2.o/s front wiper blade split on edge †3.oil leaks †4.surface corrosion of front to rear and rear brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2007 132,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.n/s rear indiactor slightly white †2.o/s front wiper blade split on edges †3.oil leaks †4.surface corrosion of one front to rear and rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2006 119,690 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 119,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 113,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R574 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R574 LGH, 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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R574 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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