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R581 FSC

1997 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 FSC
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,879 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2006 63,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,330 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R581 FSC is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R581 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R581 FSC registered?

R581 FSC is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R581 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 FSC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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