MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
knocking noise when drive taken up
n/s/f headlight only just in tollerence when fully adjusted
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust close to heat sheild
knocking noise when drive taken up
n/s/f headlight only just in tollerence when fully adjusted
oil leak from engine
rear exhaust close to heat sheild
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R890 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R890 MGK, 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 R890 MGK registered?
R890 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R890 MGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R890 MGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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