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L15 RFS

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RFS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,363 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,231 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

oil filter heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow rear joint

steering rack fexing on bulk head

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,313 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,312 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,258 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,618 miles

both rear tyres perrished on side walls.

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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L15 RFS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L15 RFS, 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 L15 RFS registered?

L15 RFS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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