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R950 TLF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,502 mi
Last recorded112,502 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 TLF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 112,502 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,502 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,780 miles

Coolant level low

Front seats do not lean forward allowing access to rear seats

Rear tyres are bald on inside edges

Slight damage to rear number plate

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant level low

Front seats do not lean forward allowing access to rear seats

Rear tyres are bald on inside edges

Slight damage to rear number plate

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

after market alloys fitted

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

after market alloys fitted

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,897 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,897 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH WIPERS SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,912 miles

chip in the o/s front head lamp

n/s and o/s front seats do not pull foward

oil leak

rear no plate cracked

srs light on

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,878 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in the o/s front head lamp

n/s and o/s front seats do not pull foward

oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear no plate cracked

srs light on

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,669 miles

Air bsg light on

Brake fluid level just above minimum

Front brakes just in balance

High travel on handbrake

Nearside wiper slightly loose

Offside rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2010 93,669 miles

Air bsg light on

Brake fluid level just above minimum

Front brakes just in balance

High travel on handbrake

Nearside wiper slightly loose

Offside rear shock absorber slightly leaking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,312 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

cover sills fitted

drivers seat back won't tip forward

handbrake travel long

Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,312 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted

drivers seat back won't tip forward

handbrake travel long

Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,871 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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R950 TLF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R950 TLF, 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 R950 TLF registered?

R950 TLF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R950 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 TLF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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