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R874 JVW

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,235 mi
Last recorded139,235 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 JVW
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 139,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

centre stop lamp some bulbs not working

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Oct 2007 138,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

centre stop lamp some bulbs not working

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Oct 2006 122,244 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 121,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 105,778 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

windscreen damaged

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R874 JVW is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R874 JVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R874 JVW registered?

R874 JVW is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R874 JVW safe to buy?

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