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B6 JAJ

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JAJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 92,320 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corrodded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corrodded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corrodded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,797 miles

Front slight corrosion front anti roll bar

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat cannot be folded foreword

Rear rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,132 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,515 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,701 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,387 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,924 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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B6 JAJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B6 JAJ, 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 B6 JAJ registered?

B6 JAJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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