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R78 GUG

1997 Saab 900 S Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,969 mi
Last recorded202,969 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Auto100,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 GUG
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 202,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 197,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 197,382 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 186,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 178,193 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 178,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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R78 GUG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,021 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 S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 GUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R78 GUG registered?

R78 GUG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R78 GUG 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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