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R927 FGC

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 90,897 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES, AND O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

abs light came on

Fail 3 May 2012 90,897 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES, AND O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 6 May 2011 80,698 miles

nearside front brake hose close to driveshaft in lock

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2009 70,104 miles

HI LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MISSING

REAR INDICATOR SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

SLIGHT BULGE N/S/R TYRE

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,238 miles

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

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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R927 FGC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R927 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 R927 FGC registered?

R927 FGC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R927 FGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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