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R90 OSG

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,008 mi
Last recorded133,008 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 OSG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,008 miles

O/s/f suspension strut showing some corrosion.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,208 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Securing clips corroded on fuel filler pipe.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 121,816 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Securing clips corroded on fuel filler pipe.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,867 miles

slight movement at offside steering rack mounting area

Pass 30 May 2013 109,861 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

offside rear valve stem slightly deteriorated

slight movement around offside steering rack mounting

Fail 30 May 2013 109,861 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

offside rear valve stem slightly deteriorated

slight movement around offside steering rack mounting

Pass 30 May 2012 104,788 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 104,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 92,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 77,239 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,803 miles

1) N/S/R TYRE INNER SECTION IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

2) BULKHEAD/FLITCH PANEL JOINT IS CRACKED.

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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R90 OSG is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R90 OSG, 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 R90 OSG registered?

R90 OSG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R90 OSG safe to buy?

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