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R885 BWR

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,694 mi
Last recorded81,694 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 BWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 81,694 miles

Coolant leak Header tank. ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,455 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,555 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wall slightly perished

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

part of high level stop lamp inoperative 50% working order

slight corrosion on brake discs

srs warning lamp on system inoperative

suspect maybe a fluid leak nearside under battery housing

Pass 8 May 2009 79,539 miles

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Fail 7 May 2009 79,539 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery inscure

srs light on

Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 66,075 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 66,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R885 BWR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R885 BWR, 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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R885 BWR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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