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R872 LGH

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,325 mi
Last recorded221,325 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 221,325 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 214,528 miles

Left and right adjuster bar broken to offside headlamp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

One bulb not working to high level stop lamp

One rear rubber exhaust hanger missing

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear engine mount broken

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Stone chip to offside headlamp glass

Various oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 214,528 miles

Left and right adjuster bar broken to offside headlamp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

One bulb not working to high level stop lamp

One rear rubber exhaust hanger missing

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear engine mount broken

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Stone chip to offside headlamp glass

Various oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 209,550 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 190,938 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 190,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 167,543 miles

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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R872 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R872 LGH, 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 R872 LGH registered?

R872 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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