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H5 MRF

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,366 mi
Last recorded107,366 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MRF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 106,375 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 105,483 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,092 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 98,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,505 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,345 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 90,337 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,572 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s handbrake cable poor

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,605 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel filler pipe clips corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,429 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,607 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,705 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable poor and return spring missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,621 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake cable poor.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 62,266 miles

front indicator bulbs faded,n/s/f road wheel damaged,fuel cap damaged,rear silencer rusty,n/s handbrake cable poor.

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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H5 MRF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H5 MRF, 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 H5 MRF registered?

H5 MRF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is H5 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 MRF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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