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R886 MDE

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 MDE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 126,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 110,673 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 110,205 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner door handle broken but can still be open from inside

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front bulkhead flexing by steering rack

offside front door inner handle broken but still usable

rear handbrakes shoes require adjustment

Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,151 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front bulkhead flexing by steering rack

offside front door inner handle broken but still usable

rear handbrakes shoes require adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,416 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

interior door handle broken offside

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Jan 2008 84,325 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

interior door handle broken offside

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,218 miles

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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R886 MDE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R886 MDE, 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 R886 MDE registered?

R886 MDE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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