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R952 SDP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,161 mi
Last recorded153,161 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 SDP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 153,161 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

movement in engine mount

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

srs light on

Fail 25 May 2011 153,161 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

movement in engine mount

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

srs light on

Pass 11 May 2010 152,318 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2010 152,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 148,749 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

SLIGHT TRACES OF OIL AROUND STEERING RACK

Fail 5 May 2009 148,749 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

SLIGHT TRACES OF OIL AROUND STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Apr 2008 147,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 146,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 140,272 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on,idle very high

n/s/r tyre wall heavy cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2006 140,272 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on,idle very high

n/s/r tyre wall heavy cracking

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 SDP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SDP, 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 R952 SDP registered?

R952 SDP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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