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R957 VUX

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,373 mi
Last recorded121,373 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 VUX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 121,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer fouling coil spring

Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,406 miles

brake pipe rusty to nearside rear flexi hose

offside front tyre cracking at tread

Fail 26 Jul 2010 115,404 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe rusty to nearside rear flexi hose

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

offside front tyre cracking at tread

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,940 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,939 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear silencer corroded and weak

surface rust on offside rear brake disc

Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,383 miles

brake pipe across lower bulkhead rusty

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front brake disc worn close to borderline

nearside rear flexi hose ferrules rusty

offside rear flexi hose ferrules rusty

rear number plate slightly discoloured

screw in offside rear tyre

surface rust on offside rear brake disc

Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,380 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 14 Aug 2007 93,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 14 Aug 2006 84,671 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear slighners rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2005 77,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

exhaust heat shield insucure at rear

handbrake travel border line

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 VUX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

R957 VUX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R957 VUX safe to buy?

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