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R861 AAC

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,759 mi
Last recorded162,759 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 AAC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 162,759 miles

Nearside Front noise emitted when wheel rotated

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

Offside Front noise emitted when wheel rotated

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 162,757 miles

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

Nearside Front noise emitted when wheel rotated

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

Offside Front noise emitted when wheel rotated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 155,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 155,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 148,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside front inner wing area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 148,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside front inner wing area

Pass 9 May 2013 141,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 141,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 132,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,153 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 113,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 103,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,403 miles

slight exhaust blow off side rear tyre near limits

Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight exhaust blow off side rear tyre near limits

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,700 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 84,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,276 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 80,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise tracking

osf tyre low on inner edge[205/50/16w avon]

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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R861 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R861 AAC, 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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R861 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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