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R857 HWS

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,294 mi
Last recorded164,294 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 HWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 164,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake hoses ferules corroded slightly

park brake stiff to apply fully

Pass 10 Oct 2008 154,652 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake stiff to apply fully

Pass 26 Sep 2007 143,774 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear number plates deteriated slightly

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 5 Oct 2006 132,062 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

Fail 5 Oct 2006 132,043 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R857 HWS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R857 HWS, 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 R857 HWS registered?

R857 HWS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R857 HWS safe to buy?

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