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R900 ARC

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 ARC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 131,326 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 131,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 129,099 miles

Both front tyres worn down on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 126,775 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 123,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,239 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 114,465 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2006 104,224 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM LIMIT †

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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R900 ARC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R900 ARC, 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 R900 ARC registered?

R900 ARC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R900 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 ARC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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