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R990 YNE

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 YNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,532 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,279 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 99,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,594 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 94,503 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2015 88,755 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,497 miles

Check engine light on

Exhaust deterioated

Rear axle/subframe area corroding

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 88,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Check engine light on

Exhaust deterioated

Rear axle/subframe area corroding

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,790 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres ON limit.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,833 miles

Both front tyres near limit.

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

Nearside rear tyre ON limit.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,833 miles

Both front tyres near limit.

Nearside rear tyre ON limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,233 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 77,791 miles

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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R990 YNE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R990 YNE, 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 R990 YNE registered?

R990 YNE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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