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R470 KMV

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,508 mi
Last recorded95,508 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 KMV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,508 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 92,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,986 miles

Oil leak

slight knocking noise on front of vehicle unable to find source

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2011 89,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight knocking noise on front of vehicle unable to find source

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,620 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 59,631 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R470 KMV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R470 KMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R470 KMV registered?

R470 KMV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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