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R902 AAC

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 AAC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,531 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre bauld on inner edge 205/50R16 87V

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 96,857 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside and outside

heat sheild on exhaust loose

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,411 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Jul 2005 72,694 miles

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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R902 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R902 AAC, 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 R902 AAC registered?

R902 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R902 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 AAC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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