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R945 RBM

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 RBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 142,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 137,965 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2009 137,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 134,765 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear seat belt has child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 131,982 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 131,925 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 125,418 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R945 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R945 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.

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What year was R945 RBM registered?

R945 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R945 RBM safe to buy?

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