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R134 XVW

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 XVW
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,536 miles

both rear brake ferrules heavily corroded

both rear tyres going bald edges + close to limit

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Fail 8 Jun 2009 85,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake ferrules heavily corroded

both rear tyres going bald edges + close to limit

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,104 miles

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

long handbrake travel

outer sills + bulkhead covered

slight exhaust leak front pipe

Pass 4 May 2007 76,810 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 71,593 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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R134 XVW is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R134 XVW, 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 R134 XVW registered?

R134 XVW is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R134 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 XVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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