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R841 ULM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 ULM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 86,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,175 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,336 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,336 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,034 miles

osf tyre cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

osf tyre cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 73,921 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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R841 ULM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R841 ULM, 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 R841 ULM registered?

R841 ULM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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