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R550 RHL

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 RHL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 109,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 105,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2008 105,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 83,311 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 72,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 72,007 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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R550 RHL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R550 RHL, 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 R550 RHL registered?

R550 RHL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R550 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 RHL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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