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C2 JOA

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,073 mi
Last recorded142,073 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JOA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 142,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 142,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 140,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 140,673 miles

centre to rear clamp deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2013 140,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre to rear clamp deteriorated

rear heat shield detached

Pass 17 Sep 2011 132,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 128,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 118,014 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap broken but still retaining sealing arrangement

Fail 3 Oct 2009 117,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap broken but still retaining sealing arrangement

Pass 3 Oct 2008 109,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 109,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 106,571 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 106,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 101,302 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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C2 JOA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C2 JOA, 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 C2 JOA registered?

C2 JOA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C2 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 JOA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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