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E900 LCR

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE900 LCR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 119,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 114,660 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 114,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 110,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 110,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 106,181 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 106,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 100,286 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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E900 LCR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E900 LCR, 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

How do I check the history of E900 LCR?

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What year was E900 LCR registered?

E900 LCR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is E900 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E900 LCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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