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R931 RBM

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 RBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 142,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 142,632 miles

Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 139,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 136,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 133,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 131,214 miles

clutch warn

Fail 18 Aug 2007 126,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 126,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 122,728 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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R931 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 R931 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 R931 RBM registered?

R931 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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