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R851 ABD

1997 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,524 mi
Last recorded138,524 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 ABD
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 138,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 138,524 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 130,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 130,497 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear indicator lamp bulbs faded

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust system rusty and rear joint very rusty

Nearside and offside front suspension struts rusty

Nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear brake discs corroded

Rearnumber plate in poor condition

Slight fluffing at edges of offside front seat belt webbing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 116,477 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 116,477 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe at offside rear flexy hose corroded

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside and offside rear brake hoses ferulles corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R851 ABD is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R851 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R851 ABD is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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