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R901 GFV

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 GFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,279 miles

front coil springs corroding

front suspension legs corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

Fail 25 Jun 2008 87,279 miles

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]

Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,327 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 76,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,150 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 62,149 miles

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.

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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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?

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