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R903 XNE

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 XNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,671 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,733 miles

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

Oil Leak

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

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2016 118,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 161,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 161,318 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 115,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2013

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 113,859 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 110,766 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 110,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 108,617 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 108,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 98,418 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R903 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

R903 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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