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R960 TLX

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 TLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 90,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,250 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 87,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,914 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 84,914 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,987 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,148 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,148 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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R960 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R960 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 R960 TLX registered?

R960 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R960 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 TLX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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