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P921 RRO

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,238 mi
Last recorded178,238 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 RRO
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 178,238 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 177,350 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 170,293 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 170,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs rusty

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 2 Mar 2007 166,848 miles

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

petrol cap required .(seals perfectly)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 166,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

battery post excessive corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 157,906 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 157,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P921 RRO is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P921 RRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P921 RRO registered?

P921 RRO is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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