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R843 RCH

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,078 mi
Last recorded153,078 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 RCH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,078 miles

both rear tyres out of shpe

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear rim damaged

slight play on steering wheel

surface corrosion on front and rear brakes and suspention

Fail 24 Sep 2015 153,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres out of shpe

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear rim damaged

slight play on steering wheel

surface corrosion on front and rear brakes and suspention

Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,909 miles

fine crack on offside rear tyre

nearside rear rim damaged

power sateering pipes corroded

slight play on steering wheel

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 2 Apr 2014 152,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

off side rear tyre cracking

power steering pipes rusted

slight play at steering column

surface rust to brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 149,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 149,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 129,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 115,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 101,221 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 101,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 96,664 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 96,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R843 RCH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R843 RCH, 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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R843 RCH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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