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R432 MCF

1997 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,478 mi
Last recorded180,478 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 MCF
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 180,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 161,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 161,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 146,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2005 130,871 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R432 MCF is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 121,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R432 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R432 MCF registered?

R432 MCF is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R432 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 MCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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