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BWA 658G

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,771 mi
Last recorded216,771 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 658G
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 216,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked,drivers door mirror bezel broken.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, o/s/r brake hose ferrul corroded, slight play on steering rack o/s and n/s,

s r s light on,unable to open drivers door window,stone chips in zone A of windscreen [within spec]

Fail 14 Sep 2011 216,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f fog lamp glass cracked,drivers door mirror bezel broken.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, o/s/r brake hose ferrul corroded, slight play on steering rack o/s and n/s,

s r s light on,unable to open drivers door window,stone chips in zone A of windscreen [within spec]

Pass 24 Sep 2010 203,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake travel long p/steering pump noisey slight play in steering rack n/s/r wheel rim inner running out of align o/s/r brake down on effort

water in near side head lamp stone chip in screen zone /a/

Fail 22 Sep 2010 203,834 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parking brake travel long p/steering pump noisey slight play in steering rack n/s/r wheel rim inner running out of align o/s/r brake down on effort

Pass 8 Aug 2009 187,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 174,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 167,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 166,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2006 151,438 miles

n/s rear discs scored

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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BWA 658G is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BWA 658G, 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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BWA 658G is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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