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R876 VLX

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 VLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,583 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,036 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 54,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner side

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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R876 VLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black 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 R876 VLX, 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 R876 VLX registered?

R876 VLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R876 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 VLX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R876 VLX have outstanding finance?

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