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WIL 2310

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,114 mi
Last recorded133,114 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 2310
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 133,114 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside - centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 132,791 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside - Centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 131,923 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

exhaust system showing signs of age

Fail 16 May 2024 131,923 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust system showing signs of age

Pass 15 May 2023 131,584 miles

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))

exhaust system showing signs of age

Pass 16 May 2022 131,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 131,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 131,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 130,627 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 130,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 129,963 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 129,963 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing 195/60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing 195/60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated/cracked 195/60 R15

Pass 4 May 2017 128,243 miles

All four tyres perished

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 May 2016 127,243 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 126,117 miles

All four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 2 May 2014 124,182 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

co emmisions just met may need work for next mot

Pass 1 May 2013 122,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s headlight chipped

rear tyres perished

unable to see rear pads to clearly define wear

Pass 3 May 2012 122,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,125 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 117,014 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 117,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 114,421 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 114,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 113,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 102,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 102,690 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WIL 2310 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WIL 2310, 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 WIL 2310 registered?

WIL 2310 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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