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A4 ARX

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ARX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,472 miles

1/ damage to windscreen at mot limits at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ damage to windscreen at mot limits at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,975 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ front and rear brake discs becoming corroded 3/ front brake pads becoming worn 4/ slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,935 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,935 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,555 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,184 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 41,868 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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A4 ARX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 ARX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 ARX registered?

A4 ARX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is A4 ARX safe to buy?

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