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G5 SSJ

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,196 mi
Last recorded135,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SSJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2010 135,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 131,284 miles

ferrules corroding on both rear brake hoses

o/s/f washer jet poor operation

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 111,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 101,719 miles

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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G5 SSJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G5 SSJ, 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 G5 SSJ registered?

G5 SSJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is G5 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 SSJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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