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R900 VRT

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,389 mi
Last recorded124,389 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 VRT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 124,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 123,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 122,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,582 miles

Nearside bulkhead has a lot of movement when steering shaked...advise have checked properly...no rfr useing test methods

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread...no cords exposed

Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,444 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,519 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 104,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,041 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,937 miles

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

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

some of high level stop lamp bulbs not working

some signs of bulk head flex[covered in sound proofing]

Pass 29 May 2009 95,713 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 95,713 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 93,127 miles

steering rack flexing on its mountings

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,108 miles

front wiper blades smeery and split

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear hand brake outer cables corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smeery and split

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear hand brake outer cables corroded

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,058 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

rear brake hoses in poor condition

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 VRT is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

Is R900 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 VRT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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