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R355 RBW

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,955 mi
Last recorded145,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 RBW
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 145,955 miles

front number plate cracked

rear silencer internals loose

Fail 7 Mar 2008 145,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

rear silencer internals loose

Pass 23 May 2007 142,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 139,336 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R355 RBW is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R355 RBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R355 RBW registered?

R355 RBW is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R355 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 RBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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