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R908 XNE

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 XNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 146,081 miles

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

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

airbag warning light indicates a fault

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 145,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

airbag warning light indicates a fault

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 136,952 miles

airbag light illuminated on dash clocks

battery insecure

battery warning lamp on dash illuminated

front dipped beam aims becoming weak

fuel cap starting to break up

nearside rear 1/4 glass smashed

temprature gauge appears inoperative

Fail 4 Jul 2011 136,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

airbag light illuminated on dash clocks

battery insecure

battery warning lamp on dash illuminated

front dipped beam aims becoming weak

fuel cap starting to break up

just after emmisions test the vehicle overheated - no warning - temprature gauge appears inoperative

nearside rear 1/4 glass smashed

Fail 2 Jun 2011 136,931 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Advise - Air Bag Light ON.

Advise - Battery Insecure.

Advise - Battery Light ON.

Advise - O/S/F Wiper Blade Worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 123,130 miles

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

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

nsr tyre nailed

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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R908 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R908 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 R908 XNE registered?

R908 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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