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R870 GOO

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,358 mi
Last recorded145,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 GOO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 145,358 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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 inner wing to bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing inner cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

bulkhead flexing during steering lock to lock check

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 137,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 137,913 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 134,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 130,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 129,221 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges, check wheel alignment.

Noise from engine, recommend further investigation.

Offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, worn uneven, recommend replace.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, recommend attention/replace.

Oil leak

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating recommend replace

Fail 13 May 2010 129,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges, check wheel alignment.

Noise from engine, recommend further investigation.

Offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, worn uneven, recommend replace.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, recommend attention/replace.

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 30 May 2009 124,530 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 124,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 119,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 116,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,580 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s ball joint rubber split

Fail 13 Jul 2006 108,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R870 GOO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R870 GOO, 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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R870 GOO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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