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R924 XNE

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,976 mi
Last recorded138,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 XNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 138,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 136,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 133,001 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 133,001 miles

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

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

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

EVAP pipe to throttle body leaking

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 3 Jun 2009 124,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,953 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 10 Jun 2008 119,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,824 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 118,824 miles

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

o/s wiper split

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 9 Dec 2006 116,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 109,790 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2005 109,790 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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R924 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R924 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R924 XNE registered?

R924 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R924 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 XNE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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