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R246 WRN

1997 Saab 900 S

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,884 mi
Last recorded84,884 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 WRN
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,945 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,090 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 50,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2004 46,082 miles

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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R246 WRN is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R246 WRN, 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 R246 WRN registered?

R246 WRN is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R246 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 WRN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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