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A15 GHK

1997 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,619 mi
Last recorded46,619 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GHK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,619 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,980 miles

Both front & both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded..

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

Nearside rear outer handbrake cable collapsed..

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front & both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded..

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

Nearside rear outer handbrake cable collapsed..

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,896 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

slight wear offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 36,062 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 36,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A15 GHK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 GHK, 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 A15 GHK registered?

A15 GHK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is A15 GHK safe to buy?

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