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L900 SAA

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 SAA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,504 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 99,504 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,991 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,797 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low, near side

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,461 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,990 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre a have low cut

Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre a have low cut

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,206 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,813 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 80,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

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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L900 SAA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green 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 L900 SAA, 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 L900 SAA registered?

L900 SAA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is L900 SAA safe to buy?

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