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R988 CGH

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 CGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,009 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

flexi deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

vehicle corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

flexi deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,926 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 89,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush goes into front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction car will not idle (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2018 86,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner surface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear & front lamp slight cracked

under vehicle component general corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,675 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 81,675 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,478 miles

EML on

n/s/f tyre worn slightly low 195-65-15

rear body has slight corrosion on wheel arches

rear exhaust leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

tracking

x2 front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

n/s/f tyre worn slightly low 195-65-15

rear body has slight corrosion on wheel arches

rear exhaust leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

tracking

x2 front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,123 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,543 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,916 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,572 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 62,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,401 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,463 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R988 CGH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red 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 R988 CGH, 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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R988 CGH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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