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R862 GKX

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,544 mi
Last recorded102,544 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 GKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak under the engine.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak under the engine.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,411 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,917 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R862 GKX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R862 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R862 GKX registered?

R862 GKX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R862 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 GKX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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