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R894 ULL

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 ULL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front & rear suspension

Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,274 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front & rear suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,951 miles

nearside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,951 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level stop lamp only working 50%

nearside front tyre has age cracks and cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,215 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,014 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 38,975 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 ULL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R894 ULL, 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 ULL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R894 ULL safe to buy?

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