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R900 MDM

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 MDM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 117,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 116,656 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 114,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2012 114,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear indicators faded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 110,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear indicators faded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 101,634 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 89,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,456 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

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 MDM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDM, 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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What year was R900 MDM registered?

R900 MDM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R900 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 MDM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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