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R952 KKH

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,977 mi
Last recorded171,977 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 KKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 171,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 171,977 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 161,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 161,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 154,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 145,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 145,366 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 145,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 137,476 miles

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

rear part of exhust limeted life left

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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R952 KKH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 R952 KKH, 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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R952 KKH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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