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R394 SPX

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,017 mi
Last recorded92,017 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 SPX
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,516 miles

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,621 miles

"Check Gearbox" light illuminated on dash at time of retest

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Nov 2006 79,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate deteriorating

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R394 SPX is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R394 SPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R394 SPX registered?

R394 SPX is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R394 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 SPX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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