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R909 XNE

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 XNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,502 miles

Engine has slight oil leak.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cuts and rubber missing

offside rear wheel poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 103,533 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cuts and rubber missing

offside rear wheel poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 95,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R909 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R909 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 R909 XNE registered?

R909 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R909 XNE safe to buy?

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