MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,979 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front outer wall cracking up
Offside Rear outer wall cracking up
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front outer wall cracking up
Offside Rear outer wall cracking up
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre uneven wear
n/s/r tyre uneven wear
o/s/f tyre uneven wear
o/s/r tyre uneven wear
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel hose clamp insecure near fuel tank area
n/s/f tyre uneven wear
n/s/r tyre uneven wear
o/s/f tyre uneven wear
o/s/r tyre uneven wear
Nearside rear parking brake slightly sticking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R997 GPN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R997 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.
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What year was R997 GPN registered?
R997 GPN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R997 GPN safe to buy?
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