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R879 ADC

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,849 mi
Last recorded124,849 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 ADC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 124,849 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high engine idle too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion between battery tray and within 30cm of n/s/f suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel parking brake no reserve travel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coolant leak rear of engine area ()

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seat ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,526 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,636 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 84,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,658 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 80,658 miles

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,577 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,482 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,486 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 50,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,229 miles

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

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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R879 ADC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R879 ADC, 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 R879 ADC registered?

R879 ADC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R879 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 ADC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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