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R892 VOE

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 VOE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,988 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 120,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 116,951 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty.

sill covers fitted.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 7 Jan 2010 116,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty.

sill covers fitted.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 108,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake lamp not all working

long hand brake travel

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2006 101,871 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both front tyres low on edges

not all of high level brake light not working

wipers in poor condition

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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R892 VOE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black 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 R892 VOE, 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 R892 VOE registered?

R892 VOE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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