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R759 MOU

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,358 mi
Last recorded162,358 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 MOU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 162,358 miles

engine light staying on

high level stop lamp partly working

repaire to o/s door mirror

Fail 22 Oct 2014 162,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine light staying on

high level stop lamp partly working

repaire to o/s door mirror

Pass 25 Oct 2013 158,339 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 152,136 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 146,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2010 142,114 miles

front shock absobers starting to corrode

oil leak

repaire to o/s/door mirror

Fail 27 Oct 2010 142,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front shock absobers starting to corrode

oil leak

repaire to o/s/door mirror

Pass 31 Oct 2009 138,178 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 138,178 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front struts starting to corrode

slight play to n/s front bottom balljoint

Pass 22 Oct 2008 134,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door mirror cover broken

Pass 24 Oct 2007 126,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 126,814 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 121,495 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

CHIP IN O/S HEADLIGHT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING IN POOR CONDITION

O/S MIRROR SLIGHTLY INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

Pass 22 Oct 2005 109,024 miles

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

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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R759 MOU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R759 MOU, 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 R759 MOU registered?

R759 MOU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R759 MOU safe to buy?

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