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R968 WWR

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,906 mi
Last recorded65,906 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 WWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,906 miles

Rear Brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Previously welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joins (front and rear) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS. pickup ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Jubilee clips broken on fuel filler neck x2

Nearside Rear Boot floor corroded and holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake backplates corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 64,602 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 64,588 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,558 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,397 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 63,356 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion strut top mount (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 58,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,327 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,560 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 54,560 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,748 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,220 miles

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

oil filter corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil filter corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 43,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,493 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 41,393 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R968 WWR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R968 WWR, 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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R968 WWR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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