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R963 LGK

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,032 mi
Last recorded185,032 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 LGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 185,032 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 185,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 171,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2010 171,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 157,108 miles

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

both front tyres 75% worn

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

oil leak

r/o/s tyre 70& worn and nail in tread

shocks worn

underside rusty in places

Pass 21 May 2008 145,517 miles

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

exhaust rusty esp rea section

r/n/s tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2007 131,289 miles

both front tyres down too 2mm of tread

exhaust noted very rusty and front flexi section noted perrished

front and rear brake discs noted worn

front pads noted low

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

stone chip noted on f/n/s headlamp lense

stone chip noted on front screen

wear noted on adjustable steering colum mech

Pass 26 May 2006 114,570 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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R963 LGK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R963 LGK, 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 R963 LGK registered?

R963 LGK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R963 LGK safe to buy?

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