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N15 MSR

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,155 mi
Last recorded94,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 MSR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire At filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 92,736 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,095 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracked through tread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside fuel tank strap badly deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2016 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH rear tyres cracked through tread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside fuel tank strap badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,156 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,156 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,162 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,214 miles

Rear Axle, n/s rubber bush is begining to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,758 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,534 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N./side and o/side rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,534 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N./side and o/side rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

front to rear brake pipe near excessivly corroded

nail in tyre

offside and nearside front mid track control bushes slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges and at legal limit

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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N15 MSR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N15 MSR, 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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N15 MSR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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