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R744 RWG

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,870 mi
Last recorded158,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 RWG
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 158,870 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 158,870 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 143,685 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 143,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 132,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 132,302 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 123,887 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R744 RWG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R744 RWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R744 RWG registered?

R744 RWG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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