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R953 CUA

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 CUA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,466 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,867 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 80,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 May 2011 66,870 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2010 61,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bulbs off in centre brakelamp.

exhaust heatshield partially adrift (in danger of fouling nearside rear brake flexible hose)

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 53,676 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bulbs off in centre brakelamp.

exhaust heatshield partially adrift (in danger of fouling nearside rear brake flexible hose)

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,441 miles

FRONT BRAKES WORN

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,025 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 46,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R953 CUA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R953 CUA, 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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R953 CUA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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