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H8 ERC

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ERC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 118,375 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 113,173 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 113,173 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,162 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and also show signs of age related cracks in tread pattern

Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,156 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and also show signs of age related cracks in tread pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smear

Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,999 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smear

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,062 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge/handbrake travel close to max/o/s/f seat belt marked/

unable to tilt n/s/f seat/child seat fitted to n/s/r seat stopping full inspection of adult seat belt/

Fail 12 Aug 2009 86,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge/handbrake travel close to max/o/s/f seat belt marked/

unable to tilt n/s/f seat/child seat fitted to n/s/r seat stopping full inspection of adult seat belt/

Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,266 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 79,223 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,451 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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H8 ERC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H8 ERC, 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 H8 ERC registered?

H8 ERC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H8 ERC safe to buy?

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