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R657 KPR

1997 Saab 900 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,461 mi
Last recorded53,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 KPR
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,461 miles

advise rear tyres inside edge rear brake flexis corrosion on ferrals

Pass 27 May 2008 52,697 miles

front pads getting low, both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, o/s/f shocker has a light misting of oil, both front indicators

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,406 miles

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,224 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,871 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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R657 KPR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R657 KPR, 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 R657 KPR registered?

R657 KPR is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R657 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 KPR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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