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R359 WWL

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,518 mi
Last recorded75,518 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 WWL
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 75,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,467 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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R359 WWL is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black 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 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 R359 WWL, 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 R359 WWL registered?

R359 WWL is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R359 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 WWL 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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