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R876 YTR

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,583 mi
Last recorded182,583 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 YTR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 182,583 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 178,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 173,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 167,511 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 167,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 158,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 148,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 140,307 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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R876 YTR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R876 YTR registered?

R876 YTR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R876 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 YTR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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