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R623 ABM

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 ABM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,028 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,552 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,868 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear seat belt casing broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,138 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge with cracking on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,025 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,966 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Only 50% of centre stop lamp illuminating

Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,966 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Only 50% of centre stop lamp illuminating

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,118 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,504 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at servo unit

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,803 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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R623 ABM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R623 ABM, 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 R623 ABM registered?

R623 ABM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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