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R934 CUA

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,054 mi
Last recorded85,054 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 CUA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,054 miles

o/s/r chassis corroding.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both exhaust front flexible joints deteriorating.

n/s & o/s outer sill/door step corroding.

o/s/f floor corroding.

o/s/f inner wing corroding.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both exhaust front flexible joints deteriorating.

n/s & o/s outer sill/door step corroding.

o/s/f floor corroding.

o/s/f inner wing corroding.

o/s/r chassis corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sill/door step corroding.

o/s/f floor corroding.

o/s/f inner wing corroding.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 79,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s & o/s outer sill/door step corroding.

o/s/f floor corroding.

o/s/f inner wing corroding.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,875 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f inner wing corroding.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f inner wing corroding.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,145 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r inner side lamp inop.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,849 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre

Exhaust front pipe flexi corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre showing signs of RUN flat, on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,775 miles

Both front tyres soft, blown up now ok

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre showing signs of being "run-flat"

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of being "run-flat"

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,706 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 44,706 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer shoulder areas

Offside rear tyre stepping on inner shoulder

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,695 miles

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

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

Nearside rear tyre measuring at 1.6mm, LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm, "stepping" on inside edge, size:205/50W16

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

Offside rear tyre stepping on inside edge

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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R934 CUA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R934 CUA, 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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R934 CUA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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