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R203 GGN

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,684 mi
Last recorded155,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 155,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 155,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 155,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 155,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,521 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 155,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 154,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 147,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 140,585 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 134,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 131,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 127,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 123,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 123,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 119,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 114,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 114,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 110,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 104,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2010 104,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 103,258 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 May 2009 97,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 91,047 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 83,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R203 GGN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R203 GGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R203 GGN registered?

R203 GGN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R203 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 GGN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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