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R893 HDF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 HDF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,142 miles

Exhaust heat shield

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front light lens cracked

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

Play in gearbox mount

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2016 126,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust heat shield

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front light lens cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in gearbox mount

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 124,704 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 26 May 2015 124,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,314 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 115,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

high level brake light partialy inop

Fail 24 May 2013 115,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

high level brake light partialy inop

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak from the gearbox

Fail 1 Jun 2012 115,681 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap

Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,699 miles

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

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)

Oil leak from the gearbox near side drive shaft oil seal

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,699 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak from the gearbox near side drive shaft oil seal

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 80,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,998 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on limit

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front disc warped

Offside side light lense cracked

Offside wiperblade split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Unable to see inner surface of rear discs

Fail 22 Mar 2008 71,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre on limit

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front disc warped

Offside side light lense cracked

Offside wiperblade split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Unable to see inner surface of rear discs

Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,945 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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R893 HDF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R893 HDF, 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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R893 HDF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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