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R894 BWR

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 BWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,852 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 125,852 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,372 miles

engine check light on

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 122,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine check light on

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,930 miles

air bag warning lighjt illuminated

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,057 miles

front tyres wearing on edeges

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,043 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edeges

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 31 Jan 2009 84,867 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 84,867 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 75,182 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R894 BWR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R894 BWR, 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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R894 BWR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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