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R324 XAV

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

154,283 mi
Last recorded154,283 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 XAV
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2009 154,283 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 136,358 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 136,358 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 125,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 125,689 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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R324 XAV is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R324 XAV, 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 R324 XAV registered?

R324 XAV is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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