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R895 HDF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 HDF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,725 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,368 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,843 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,590 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside top mount bearing and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above Gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,745 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,085 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,830 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack boot (2.3.3b)

oil leek

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,728 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R seat belts twisted

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

O/S/F and N/S/R seat belts twisted

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,492 miles

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

offside front wiper split

Fail 8 Jan 2013 68,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,151 miles

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

Rear exhuast clamp rust, Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,943 miles

off side rear tyre warn to 3mm and perished on side walls

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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R895 HDF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R895 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R895 HDF registered?

R895 HDF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R895 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 HDF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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