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R953 LGK

1997 Saab 90

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,298 mi
Last recorded100,298 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 90108,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 LGK
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 100,298 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in treads

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 14 Feb 2009 100,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in treads

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,546 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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R953 LGK is a 1997 Saab 90 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 108,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R953 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R953 LGK registered?

R953 LGK is a 1997 Saab 90, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R953 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 LGK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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