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R904 LGH

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,836 miles

All Tyres starting to crack.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All Tyres starting to crack.

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and could rub on flexi brake hose.Suggest repair.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Very small area of corrosion on N/S/R floor.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly perished

general under body and exhaust corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly perished

general under body and exhaust corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,633 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,608 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 88,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 84,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 72,355 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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R904 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R904 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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R904 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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