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R904 DKX

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,609 mi
Last recorded145,609 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 DKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 145,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Floor not fully secure o/side floorpan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 145,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Floor not fully secure o/side floorpan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 133,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 133,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,100 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 123,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,807 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 94,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,766 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 85,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,972 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,465 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,029 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,029 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R904 DKX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R904 DKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R904 DKX registered?

R904 DKX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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