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R890 BLH

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 BLH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,496 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,313 miles

exhust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,140 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Fail 16 Jun 2012 83,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 83,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,216 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,241 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriorating

slight misting of oil on steering rack

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear number plate deteriorating

slight misting of oil on steering rack

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 May 2009 63,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,030 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,845 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 49,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R890 BLH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R890 BLH, 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 R890 BLH registered?

R890 BLH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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