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R957 TLX

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 TLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 103,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 103,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,544 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 82,131 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear discs poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,131 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear discs poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,013 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,098 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 60,098 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front reg plate deteriorated

o/s front headlamp cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,535 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,535 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2008 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside headlight damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,798 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside headlight damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,429 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 47,429 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 43,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 38,930 miles

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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R957 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R957 TLX, 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 R957 TLX registered?

R957 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R957 TLX safe to buy?

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