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R629 ADP

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,858 mi
Last recorded168,858 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 ADP
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 168,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 168,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 166,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine noise alternator?

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s headlamp holed

o/s/f inner door handle broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2005 160,206 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 160,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 160,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2005 160,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R629 ADP is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R629 ADP, 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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What year was R629 ADP registered?

R629 ADP is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R629 ADP safe to buy?

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