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STE 643S

1997 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,365 mi
Last recorded187,365 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 643S
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 187,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 186,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 185,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 185,881 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 180,516 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 179,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 179,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 177,204 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 13 May 2011 176,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 176,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 175,292 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 175,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 171,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 169,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 163,324 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 163,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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STE 643S is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STE 643S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of STE 643S?

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What year was STE 643S registered?

STE 643S is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is STE 643S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 643S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STE 643S have outstanding finance?

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