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B3 BGY

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BGY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 105,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 103,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,965 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2010 102,965 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 99,054 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,449 miles

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)

handbrake travel just to requirements

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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B3 BGY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B3 BGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B3 BGY?

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What year was B3 BGY registered?

B3 BGY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is B3 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BGY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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