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R346 CFM

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,101 mi
Last recorded159,101 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 CFM
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 159,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 136,246 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 136,246 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 129,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 129,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 123,907 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 123,907 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R346 CFM is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black 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 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 R346 CFM, 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 R346 CFM registered?

R346 CFM is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R346 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 CFM 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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