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R955 OPS

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,934 mi
Last recorded123,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 OPS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 123,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 123,934 miles

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 120,347 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2009 120,347 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,538 miles

alternator belt perishing

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Aug 2008 116,538 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

alternator belt perishing

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 111,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 106,259 miles

gearbox has oil leak

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2005 98,835 miles

gearbox oil leaks

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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R955 OPS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red 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 R955 OPS, 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 R955 OPS registered?

R955 OPS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R955 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 OPS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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