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R910 MGK

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,048 mi
Last recorded146,048 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 MGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 146,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 144,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 144,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 143,992 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured cable mount under car (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 139,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 136,694 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated. Offside front cut on inner sidewall

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front suspension arms with slight play at the "tie" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 133,959 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 133,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,136 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Rear seatbelts unchecked

Spare defective

Fail 16 Feb 2016 132,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both nearside & offside (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Rear seatbelts unchecked

Spare defective

Pass 31 Jan 2015 130,638 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 127,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 127,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 96,031 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 93,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,398 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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R910 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R910 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 R910 MGK registered?

R910 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R910 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 MGK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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