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R511 VBU

1997 Saab 900 XS

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,182 mi
Last recorded148,182 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 VBU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 148,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 148,182 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 138,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,720 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 134,715 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2005 128,194 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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R511 VBU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R511 VBU, 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 R511 VBU registered?

R511 VBU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R511 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 VBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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