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R913 GKO

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 GKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,975 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 111,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,738 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,749 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,900 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,386 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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R913 GKO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R913 GKO, 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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R913 GKO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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