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A9 AVM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,196 mi
Last recorded144,196 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 AVM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 144,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank filler hose clips broken (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 144,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 144,195 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 144,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 144,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,713 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 141,713 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 130,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 130,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 120,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edge

front and rear discs rusty and corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 120,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edge

front and rear discs rusty and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 120,662 miles

*part of upper stop light not working*

*rear tyres worn on inner edges*

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 120,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

*front tyres worn on inner edges*

*part of upper stop light not working*

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 119,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 119,401 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 115,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 115,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 97,733 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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A9 AVM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 AVM, 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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A9 AVM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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