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R917 VLX

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 VLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 118,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 111,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlight aims ok but adjustment is on level three

Fail 12 Jun 2010 11,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlight aims ok but adjustment is on level three

Pass 26 May 2009 104,822 miles

Battery insecure

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

centre exhaust bracket loose

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2008 97,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2007 89,024 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 78,685 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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R917 VLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

R917 VLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R917 VLX safe to buy?

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