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B18 FUG

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,133 mi
Last recorded55,133 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 FUG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 54,485 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2023 54,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,709 miles

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,902 miles

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,408 miles

vehicle fitted with under body and outer sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,031 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,498 miles

N/S/Rear tyre cracking from age

Tyres wearing on edges

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,188 miles

N/S/Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,932 miles

exhaust clap between back box and centre corroded and broken

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,993 miles

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

front shocker casings corroded

slight play in n/s/f shocker

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,054 miles

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

front strut casings corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,928 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,832 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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B18 FUG is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B18 FUG, 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 B18 FUG registered?

B18 FUG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is B18 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 FUG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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