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R930 RBM

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 RBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arce (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arce (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking.

Pass 27 Oct 2014
Pass 24 Oct 2013
Fail 26 Oct 2012

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012
Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2006 60,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 R930 RBM, 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 R930 RBM registered?

R930 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R930 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 RBM 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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