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R235 MCH

1997 Saab 900 XS

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 MCH
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 127,293 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 127,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 117,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 117,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 108,014 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASEINGS ARE RUSTING BADLY.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 92,120 miles

temperary repair on exhaust system and slight blow on rear box

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R235 MCH is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 121,220 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 MCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R235 MCH registered?

R235 MCH is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R235 MCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 MCH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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