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R821 WOO

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,245 mi
Last recorded171,245 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 WOO
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 171,245 miles

centre stop light has only one bulb working

minor exhaust blow

n s fraot tyre has cut in sidewall

n s hand brake cable hanging down

n s rear tyre low on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 168,287 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 168,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and on front and rear suspension

slight stiffness in handbrake mechanism

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 22 May 2006 165,160 miles

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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R821 WOO is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R821 WOO, 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 R821 WOO registered?

R821 WOO is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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