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R954 TLF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,550 mi
Last recorded147,550 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 TLF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 147,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre +rear exhaust box badly corroded+hole+blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side lamp very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) brake hose pipe has a cut (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side deep tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs scored+pitted

drivers+front passenger seat telting mechanism defective

offside door mirror outer cover damaged

oil leaks

rear wiper split+worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 145,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi +rear exhaust pipe+rear silencer box badly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front seats telting mechanism defective

both front suspension struts badlay rusted

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake discs scrod+pitted+worn

nearside front indicator lens cracked

oil leaks

rear wiper split+worn

rear tail gate dampers defective

Fail 20 Jun 2016 145,497 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear +offside front tyre valves deteriorated+seious deep cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi +rear exhaust pipe+rear silencer box badly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front seats telting mechanism defective

both front suspension struts badlay rusted

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake discs scrod+pitted+worn

nearside front indicator lens cracked

oil leaks

rear wiper split+worn

rear tail gate dampers defective

Pass 22 Jun 2015 143,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both front wiper blades smearing

offside front (inner sidewall) Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

rear (mounting) Exhaust system not adequately supported

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs scorded/worn

nearside front flexi brake hose pipe has a slight cut

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut + side walla perished +low in air pressure

offside and nearside front indicators lens dull + nearside front indicator lens has a crack

offside door mirror outer plastic cover damaged

rear exhaust box corroded +heat shield insecure

rear tail gate dampers defective

nail in offside rear tyre + inner side wall has a deep tears +tyre tread has a serious cracks

Fail 6 Jun 2014 139,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs scorded/worn

nearside front flexi brake hose pipe has a slight cut

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut + side walla perished +low in air pressure

offside and nearside front indicators lens dull + nearside front indicator lens has a crack

offside door mirror outer plastic cover damaged

rear exhaust box corroded +heat shield insecure

nail in offside rear tyre + inner side wall has a deep tears +tyre tread has a serious cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2013 135,919 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 135,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 133,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wipers slightly smearing

unable to check rear seat belts correctly front seats not folding foward

Pass 3 Dec 2009 130,644 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 129,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 129,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,048 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leaks from engine

rear brake pads worn low

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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R954 TLF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R954 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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R954 TLF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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