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R887 CGY

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 CGY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,971 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,837 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,179 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just starting (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,554 miles

high level stop light 50% working

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,109 miles

various light sources at center brake light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,544 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre cracking around tread. 195/60/15

Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre cracking around tread. 195/60/15

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,537 miles

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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R887 CGY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R887 CGY, 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 R887 CGY registered?

R887 CGY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R887 CGY safe to buy?

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