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R985 BEG

1997 Saab 900 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo124,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 BEG
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 137,053 miles

chips to screen

front discs corroding

fuel cap damaged

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front tyre worn low

offside indicator security

scratches to screen

slight movement from steering rack mounting area

slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Oct 2008 137,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips to screen

fuel cap damaged

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside front tyre worn low

offside indicator security

scratches to screen

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Oct 2007 132,209 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 109,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 109,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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R985 BEG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 124,014 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R985 BEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R985 BEG registered?

R985 BEG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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