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DLZ 3908

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,832 mi
Last recorded89,832 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 3908
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,835 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,984 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 70,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,950 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,950 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,160 miles

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o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,173 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,597 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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DLZ 3908 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DLZ 3908, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLZ 3908 registered?

DLZ 3908 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is DLZ 3908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 3908 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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