MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers on both outer sills
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R,Tyre worn on inner edge...
O/S/F,Mirror damaged but not impairing veiw to rear.
Rear number plate discolouring....
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?
Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R973 XON is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 114,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R973 XON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R973 XON registered?
R973 XON is a 1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R973 XON safe to buy?
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