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R53 GGC

1997 Saab 900 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 SE97,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 GGC
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 58,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,012 miles

2 child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2 child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,318 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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R53 GGC is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R53 GGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R53 GGC registered?

R53 GGC is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R53 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 GGC shows 6 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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