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R821 HMV

1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo114,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 HMV
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 118,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 118,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 107,100 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 100,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 100,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 96,047 miles

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

advise n/side mirror cracked

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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R821 HMV is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R821 HMV, 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 R821 HMV registered?

R821 HMV is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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