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R931 YLE

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 YLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 144,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 143,924 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,832 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 140,157 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 140,157 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 136,873 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2006 135,510 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 135,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YLE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLE, 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 R931 YLE registered?

R931 YLE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R931 YLE safe to buy?

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