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R930 DTX

1997 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,212 mi
Last recorded146,212 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 DTX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 146,212 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 146,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 134,971 miles

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords or ply showing

Fail 31 Oct 2009 134,971 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords or ply showing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 119,750 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight split on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 119,750 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight split on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2007 105,123 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front headlamp beam patterns poor

rear main brake pipe corroded

rear pads worn very low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2007 105,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front headlamp beam patterns poor

rear main brake pipe corroded

rear pads worn very low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 99,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 89,913 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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R930 DTX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R930 DTX, 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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R930 DTX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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