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R919 LGH

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 LGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 124,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 116,999 miles

front tyres catching plastic arches

osr shocker slightly damp

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 107,639 miles

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

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

corrosion to nsr shock mount

parking brake slightly high

Pass 22 May 2008 101,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

kerb damage on both front wheel rims

offside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit in places on inner edge

rear light clusters damaged

slight exhaust blow from join at rear of system

slight play in steering column bearings

Fail 19 May 2008 101,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

kerb damage on both front wheel rims

offside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit in places on inner edge

rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit

rear light clusters damaged

slight exhaust blow from join at rear of system

slight play in steering column bearings

Fail 16 May 2007 92,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear indicator lens cracked

both wiper blades torn

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight play in steering column adjuster

Pass 16 May 2007 92,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear indicator lens cracked

both wiper blades torn

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight play in steering column adjuster

Fail 15 May 2006 84,373 miles

oil leaks

rear pads near limit of wear

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

lower arm outer bushes slight play

slight exhaust leak from front joint

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2006 84,373 miles

lower arm outer bushes slight play

oil leaks

rear pads near limit of wear

slight exhaust leak from front joint

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

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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R919 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R919 LGH, 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 R919 LGH registered?

R919 LGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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