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R986 VHK

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 VHK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose insecure Filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 152,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 147,288 miles

Rear BRAKE BOTH

Fail 25 May 2018 147,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL\EML (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NO IMAGE (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKE BOTH

Offside Rear FUEL TANK MAIN INLET JUBILEE INSECURE

Pass 15 May 2017 140,621 miles

MIL;;EML

Fail 15 May 2017 140,621 miles

MIL;;EML

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21'' STD (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 135,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 135,333 miles

Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEVERAL HOLES IN UNDERPAN (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 129,663 miles

M;I;L EML

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 120,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

check engine light on

front exhaust flexi is loose but is secure

Fail 9 May 2014 120,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

check engine light on

front exhaust flexi is loose but is secure

Pass 8 May 2013 112,217 miles

dash showing brake light fault ns and os stop lamps working (boot has line of bulbs but 1 is working)

srs light on

Fail 8 May 2013 112,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

dash showing brake light fault ns and os stop lamps working (boot has line of bulbs but 1 is working)

srs light on

Pass 10 May 2012 107,270 miles

airbag light on

n/s/r tyre split and perished

Fail 10 May 2012 107,270 miles

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

airbag light on

n/s/r tyre split and perished

Pass 4 May 2011 99,363 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,530 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,530 miles

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

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,743 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 71,589 miles

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

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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R986 VHK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R986 VHK, 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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R986 VHK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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