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R845 NNN

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 NNN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,082 miles

Oil leak

clutch stiff

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

steering geometry fault

Fail 13 Jun 2007 86,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

clutch very stiff operation

exhaust touching on rear spring

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

steering geometry fault tyre wear on inside edge of tread

Pass 17 Jan 2006 83,746 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 83,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine leaking oil in area of rusted oil filter

exhaust is touching on rear suspension components & rattling

hand brake lever high travel indicating adjustment fault

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 NNN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R845 NNN registered?

R845 NNN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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