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R962 TLX

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,654 mi
Last recorded128,654 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 TLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,654 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 128,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,783 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,348 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 106,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,498 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,498 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front fog light not working

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,419 miles

advise rear brake pads getting lowe

Fail 9 Nov 2009 91,419 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

advise rear brake pads getting lowe

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,432 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,117 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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R962 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R962 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 R962 TLX registered?

R962 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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