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R961 GSX

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,455 mi
Last recorded131,455 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 GSX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 122,572 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box rubber starting to perish.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 122,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust box rubber starting to perish.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,455 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 94,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,587 miles

All Four Tyres Low On Inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2007 85,587 miles

All Four Tyres Low On Inner edges

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,954 miles

Indicator Stalk Slightly Loose

Pass 7 Oct 2005 63,210 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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R961 GSX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R961 GSX, 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 R961 GSX registered?

R961 GSX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R961 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 GSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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