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R862 PAS

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,101 mi
Last recorded161,101 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 PAS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 161,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS MISSING

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING , LOW , CUT AND NAILED,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS LOW

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING

O/S DOOR MIRROR INCOMPLETE

REAR NO PLATE LENS COVERS HAVE DAMAGE

Pass 8 Oct 2009 149,694 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS INSECURE

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

FUEL FILLER NECK HOSE CLIP MISSING

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

Fail 5 Oct 2009 149,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS INSECURE

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

FUEL FILLER NECK HOSE CLIP MISSING

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

Pass 22 Oct 2008 145,161 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2008 145,160 miles

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

offside front brake disc lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 145,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,629 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES VERY WEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES VERY LOW

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ADRIFT

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

O/S NO PLATE LIGHT LENS CRACKED

O/S REAR SEAT BELT STORK HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 20 Sep 2007 133,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S NO PLATE LIGHT LENS CRACKED

BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES VERY WEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES VERY LOW

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ADRIFT

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

O/S REAR SEAT BELT STORK HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

O/S REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 22 Sep 2006 121,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 121,406 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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R862 PAS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R862 PAS, 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 R862 PAS registered?

R862 PAS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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