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R796 PHH

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,344 mi
Last recorded131,344 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 PHH
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 125,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 125,113 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 May 2007 119,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 May 2006 115,405 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R796 PHH is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 PHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R796 PHH registered?

R796 PHH is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 30 November 1997.

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