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R942 DWX

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,915 mi
Last recorded137,915 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 DWX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,915 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet near both top mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

check engine light on

no reverse lights

Fail 9 Jun 2021 137,911 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch 2 areas (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor seat mounting area hole (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor middle near fuel tank (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle to back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

check engine light on

no reverse lights

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet near both top mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,806 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 129,870 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 129,865 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 126,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Unable to obtain reading due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Body to Axle Flexible (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft to g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,947 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 122,933 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing Top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center Floor (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing to Main Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center Floor (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,769 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,516 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,786 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)

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

n/s/f lower sus/arm dust cover insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Aug 2011 87,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f lower sus/arm dust cover insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 66,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,858 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,858 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion of rear brake discs.

slight deterioration of rear number plates.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,427 miles

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

slight corrosion of rear brake discs.

slight deterioration of rear number plates.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,821 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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R942 DWX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R942 DWX, 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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R942 DWX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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