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R65 YKO

1997 Saab 900 SE

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 YKO
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 114,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,646 miles

Rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,465 miles

All brake pipes coated in a substance

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,464 miles

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

All brake pipes coated in a substance

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,294 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R65 YKO is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R65 YKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R65 YKO registered?

R65 YKO is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R65 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 YKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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