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R996 MGK

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,236 mi
Last recorded105,236 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 MGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 99,894 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 99,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 97,930 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 79,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 67,885 miles

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

slight play at steering wheel

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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R996 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue 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 R996 MGK, 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 R996 MGK registered?

R996 MGK is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R996 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 MGK shows 8 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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