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L18 AVE

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 AVE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,446 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,909 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,616 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,946 miles

one bulb not working on high level brake light

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

one bulb not working on high level brake light

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,305 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM HAS BEEN WELDED

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,605 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM HAS BEEN WELDED

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 43,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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L18 AVE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L18 AVE, 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 L18 AVE registered?

L18 AVE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 March 1997.

Is L18 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 AVE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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