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R948 RBM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,368 mi
Last recorded159,368 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 RBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 159,368 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r doors has damage but no projections

o/s/f slight crack indicator it thas not effect light output and densety

Fail 26 Apr 2008 146,304 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

off side and near side head light glass cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2008 146,304 miles

off side and near side head light glass cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 42,762 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 6 Oct 2005 138,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 138,509 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 138,383 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY 19%.

nearsde rear brake pads poor condition

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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R948 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R948 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 R948 RBM registered?

R948 RBM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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