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R897 LGH

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,413 mi
Last recorded141,413 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 141,413 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 141,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 140,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damp at power steering pump and rack

front and rear brake discs pitted and rusty

front and rear floorrs and chassis rails corroded and some welding repairs carried out

offside seat will not tip up

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 140,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

damp at power steering pump and rack

front and rear brake discs pitted and rusty

front and rear floorrs and chassis rails corroded and some welding repairs carried out

offside seat will not tip up

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 139,873 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR PLASTIC FUEL PIPE HAS DAMAGE AND NOT LEAKING

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 139,867 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

REAR PLASTIC FUEL PIPE HAS DAMAGE AND NOT LEAKING

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 139,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 139,704 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 136,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 127,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 118,035 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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R897 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R897 LGH, 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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R897 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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