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R901 LGH

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,883 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight leaks

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate cracked

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front- centre exhaust slight leak

fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass small chip

offside front foglamp not working

power steering pipes damp- no leak

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,697 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate cracked

front suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass small chip

offside front foglamp not working

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

steering rack slight movement

Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,697 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate cracked

front suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass small chip

offside front foglamp not working

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

steering rack slight movement

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,347 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges wearing low

centre- rear exhaust rusty

check engine warning lamp light stays on

front number plate small crack

metal brake pipe unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,314 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

check engine light stays on

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,803 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight leak

centre to rear exhaust slight leak

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread starting to wear on inner edge

steering column slight movement

Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,800 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and tread inner edge wearing low

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

Fail 20 Jan 2007 52,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and tread worn to low on inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,278 miles

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear unevenly

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

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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R901 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R901 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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What year was R901 LGH registered?

R901 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R901 LGH safe to buy?

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