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R845 LGH

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,513 mi
Last recorded115,513 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,513 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 115,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,792 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,893 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap damaged

n/s seat not lifting

surface corrosion on floors/brake pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap damaged

n/s seat not lifting

surface corrosion on floors/brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 99,028 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 99,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 98,016 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,762 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

off side inner side light inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 85,587 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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R845 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R845 LGH, 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 R845 LGH registered?

R845 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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