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R962 GSX

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 GSX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,898 miles

advise both track rods adjusted for alignment

advise centre len damaged on rear

advise n/s/r brake hose ferrule requires replacing in near future

Fail 14 Jul 2016 145,898 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass not secure (8.1.1)

advise both track rods adjusted for alignment

advise centre len damaged on rear

advise n/s/r brake hose ferrule requires replacing in near future

Fail 19 Jun 2015 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both track rods slightly miss aligned

advise n/s/f tyre side wall damage

advise o/s/f lower wishbone bush worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 133,336 miles

advise both track rods slightly miss aligned

advise n/s/f tyre side wall damage

advise o/s/f lower wishbone bush worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 128,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,913 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 118,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,304 miles

Note, TYRES ARE SIZED. Fronts 195/60 R15 Rears 195/65 R15

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,615 miles

Both o/s and n/s rear brake hose ferrules are corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both o/s and n/s rear brake hose ferrules are corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 96,412 miles

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

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

distributor leaking oil

headgasket weeping oil

power assisted steering (pas) pump weeping

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,412 miles

distributor leaking oil

headgasket weeping oil

power assisted steering (pas) pump weeping

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2007 91,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,633 miles

1) BULKHEAD/FLITCH PANEL ON O/S CRACKED. †2) REAR TYRES ARE SIZED = 195/65 R 15 † FRONT TYRES ARE SIZED = 190/65 R 15

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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R962 GSX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R962 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 R962 GSX registered?

R962 GSX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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