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R886 AAC

1997 Saab 900 XS

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,438 mi
Last recorded105,438 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 AAC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 101,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 91,058 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 90,200 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both ferrules slightly corroded on rear

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R886 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 121,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R886 AAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R886 AAC registered?

R886 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R886 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 AAC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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