MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
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
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
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R897 LGH safe to buy?
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