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R788 UKP

1997 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,569 mi
Last recorded111,569 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 UKP
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,179 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,179 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,755 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 89,750 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,097 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R788 UKP is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R788 UKP, 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 R788 UKP registered?

R788 UKP is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R788 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 UKP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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