MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front coil springs corroding
front suspension legs corroding
fuel tank straps corroding
rear coil springs corroding
rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front coil springs corroding
front suspension legs corroding
fuel tank straps corroding
rear coil springs corroding
rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front suspension legs corroding
fuel cap deteriorating
nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge
rear brake hoses [ferrils corroding]
rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating
rear tyres showing un even wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front suspension legs corroding
fuel cap deteriorating
nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge
rear brake hoses [ferrils corroding]
rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating
rear tyres showing un even wear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre showing wear on inside edge
rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R901 GFV is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R901 GFV, 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 R901 GFV registered?
R901 GFV is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R901 GFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R901 GFV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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