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R994 GPN

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,967 mi
Last recorded74,967 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 GPN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,967 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,690 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,137 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,458 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 61,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,154 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,068 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 51,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R994 GPN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R994 GPN, 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 R994 GPN registered?

R994 GPN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R994 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 GPN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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