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R876 BWR

1997 Saab 9000

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 BWR
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 159,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 158,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 153,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 148,707 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 145,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 137,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 137,708 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 133,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 130,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door outer handle loose

Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,348 miles

Fuel cap slightly damaged but maintaining seal

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 119,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 119,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,728 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 100,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,810 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 82,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 76,774 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R876 BWR is a 1997 Saab 9000 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R876 BWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R876 BWR registered?

R876 BWR is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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