MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKED
corrosion to both front shock absorbers
corrosion to both rear brake discs
corrosion to nearside rear floor pan,and nearside rear inner wheel arch at top shock absorber mount
cut to offside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside rear inner sidelight not working
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre perished and cracked excessively
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre cracked and perrished
o/s/r tyre perished and cracked excessively and cut on the inner side wall
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front suspension shock absorber struts have serface corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake discs have surface corrosion
rear brakes are slightly in inbalanced
front suspension shock absorber struts have serface corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake discs have surface corrosion
rear brakes are slightly in inbalanced
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system starting to corrode in places
nearside front tyre close to limits on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front wheel slightly buckled
offside rear brake disc starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust system starting to corrode in places
nearside front tyre close to limits on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front wheel slightly buckled
offside rear brake disc starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R917 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R917 AAC, 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 R917 AAC registered?
R917 AAC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R917 AAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R917 AAC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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