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R880 AAC

1997 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,858 mi
Last recorded120,858 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 AAC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 120,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 111,758 miles

n/s/r brake hose ferrule badly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 106,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,334 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,877 miles

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

condensation in near side headlamp.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,208 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrule,s rusty.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,072 miles

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

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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R880 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R880 AAC, 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 R880 AAC registered?

R880 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R880 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 AAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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