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R944 RBM

1997 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,735 mi
Last recorded169,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 RBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 169,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 159,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 150,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 150,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight damage to front number plate.

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 139,369 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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R944 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R944 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R944 RBM registered?

R944 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R944 RBM safe to buy?

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