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R925 FGC

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,712 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

Poor offside screen wash

Fail 23 Apr 2010 90,702 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Poor offside screen wash

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,748 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

repairs around rack mounts

Fail 29 Apr 2009 83,748 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

corrosion on brake pipes

repairs around rack mounts

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 81,665 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

rear pads wearing low

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 9 May 2007 76,074 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

slight leak on steering rack

uneven wear and damage on offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust heavily corroded and slight leak

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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R925 FGC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R925 FGC, 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 R925 FGC registered?

R925 FGC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R925 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 FGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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