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R944 XNE

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,319 mi
Last recorded155,319 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 XNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 155,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 155,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2014 154,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 154,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 154,296 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 154,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 152,461 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 143,674 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 143,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 146,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 146,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 142,119 miles

Baffles loose in back box,not noisy and not affecting emissions

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 141,284 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust corroiding not blowing

under vehicle corroiding needs good oil spray

Fail 12 Sep 2008 141,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust corroiding not blowing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2007 140,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 124,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 116,431 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 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R944 XNE, 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 R944 XNE registered?

R944 XNE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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