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R914 MGK

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 MGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

advise high level brake light deteriorating

advise n/s rear chassis leg/spring mounting corroded

advise rear washer inoperative

advise rear wiper split

advise steering rack movement with bulkhead flexing to exess

Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bulb inop in high level brake light

Fail 19 Mar 2013 100,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bulb inop in high level brake light

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

high beem brake light has only 75% of lights working

rear exhaust clamp broken as marked

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,525 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake serviceand park brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,525 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake serviceand park brake

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,429 miles

bulb out in high level brake light

exhaust front pipe/catalyst flexi joint frayed

front no plate deteriorating

fuel cap incomplete

nearside rear indicator fading

slight judder on rear brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bulb out in high level brake light

exhaust front pipe/catalyst flexi joint frayed

front no plate deteriorating

fuel cap incomplete

nearside rear indicator fading

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,079 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front exhaust flexi deteriorated 2 places

advise front no plate cracked

advise n/s/rear inner position lamp not working

advise rear indicator colour deteriorating

advise rear tyre low tread

advise slight play top of colubmn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,960 miles

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE DETERIORATING

ADVISE FRONT PIPE FLEXI DETERIORATING

ADVISE O/S FRONT WIPER SPLIT AT END

ADVISE REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,544 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal very stiff.

parkbrake travel high.

rear washer inop.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,742 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ADVISE N/S FRONT INDICATOR LOSING COLOUR

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING BAFFLES NOISY

ADVISE REAR O/S INNER S/LIGHT INOPERATIVE

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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R914 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R914 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 R914 MGK registered?

R914 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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