MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
MIL light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant level low
no oil on dip stick
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant level low
no oil on dip stick
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
o/s/rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
o/s/rear tyre worn on edges
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R857 GKX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R857 GKX, 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 R857 GKX registered?
R857 GKX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R857 GKX safe to buy?
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