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K16 MFW

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 MFW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,817 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 97,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 95,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 94,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 93,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,165 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 88,142 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,443 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 84,589 miles

o/side bulkhead,steering rack mounting area flexing under load

Pass 2 May 2008 82,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,295 miles

air conditioning pipe leaking fliud †underneath front

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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K16 MFW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K16 MFW, 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 K16 MFW registered?

K16 MFW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is K16 MFW safe to buy?

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