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R826 EWV

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 EWV
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 93,736 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 93,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/rear brake draging

Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,810 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge / air bag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,640 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,583 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R826 EWV is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R826 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R826 EWV registered?

R826 EWV is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R826 EWV safe to buy?

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