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R879 FKO

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 FKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,979 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

rear coil springs corroded and rear shockers have a light misting of oil

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,332 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded and rear shockers have a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (inner faces) (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (inner faces) (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,348 miles

battery insecure

crack in windscreen but not zone a or b

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,407 miles

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,384 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around drain holes

cut in wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,985 miles

50% of centre cstop lamp inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s front top shock mounts stiff

o/s/r sidelight binop

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,976 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,976 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,771 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 69,248 miles

Both wiper blades could do with replacing

Nearside Rear 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 FKO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

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

Is R879 FKO safe to buy?

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