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R947 YEE

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,366 mi
Last recorded120,366 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 YEE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,366 miles

bulkhead flexing at steering rack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 120,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bulkhead flexing at steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2009

high level brake light has two sections not working,flexipipe starting to blow slightlyand bulkhead at steering rack flexing not cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2008 89,186 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 89,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,263 miles

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked from side to side

Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,263 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pass and advise front bulkhead(steering rack) flexing when wheels are rocked from side to side

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,965 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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R947 YEE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R947 YEE, 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 R947 YEE registered?

R947 YEE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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