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R929 FGC

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,052 mi
Last recorded161,052 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 161,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 149,362 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 149,334 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2007 137,866 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 126,304 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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R929 FGC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R929 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R929 FGC registered?

R929 FGC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R929 FGC safe to buy?

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