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R69 VYB

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 VYB
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 116,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 112,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 112,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 101,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 86,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 75,300 miles

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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R69 VYB is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R69 VYB, 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 R69 VYB registered?

R69 VYB is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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