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R992 KWO

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 KWO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 102,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,697 miles

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

Slight play at steering column

Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play at steering column

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,930 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 93,825 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

slight movement at steering column top fixing (adjustable type column)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 90,060 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both rear brake hose flexi ferrules are slightly corroded

slight movement at steering column top fixing (adjustable type column)

Pass 29 May 2008 84,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,264 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished in tread and side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 78,875 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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R992 KWO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R992 KWO, 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 R992 KWO registered?

R992 KWO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R992 KWO safe to buy?

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