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R45 HUB

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 HUB
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 129,793 miles

Unable to fully test offside rear adult seatbelt due to a child seat being used/fitted at that location.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 120,365 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 120,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside front tyre is worn very low on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2006 111,802 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 111,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

small amount of damage to off side front tyre outer side wall

unable to fully test off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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R45 HUB is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue 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 R45 HUB, 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 R45 HUB registered?

R45 HUB is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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