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R903 VLX

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 VLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 115,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 110,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 106,026 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 106,025 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 100,325 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 100,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2006 89,043 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 89,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2005 79,295 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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R903 VLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R903 VLX, 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 R903 VLX registered?

R903 VLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R903 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 VLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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