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R965 FAE

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,774 mi
Last recorded144,774 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 FAE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 144,774 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet badly corroded/holed

Pass 11 Sep 2010 143,652 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 143,652 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 141,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 137,538 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 137,538 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 132,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 126,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 118,365 miles

N/S OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITER WEEPING

O/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT CORRODING WHERE IT FORMS THE STEERING ARM

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

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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R965 FAE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver 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 R965 FAE, 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 R965 FAE registered?

R965 FAE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R965 FAE 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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