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J12 JJM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,434 mi
Last recorded125,434 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

general under body surface corrosion to suspension components and chassis / floor , front and rear

Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,406 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe ,at rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

general under body surface corrosion to suspension components and chassis / floor , front and rear

Nearside Front seat tilt/slide function faulty , recommend repair asap as o/s/f also faulty.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,541 miles

General under body surface corrosion to all suspension components , none considered dangerous at this time.

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2014 123,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside/chassis/suspension etc

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,933 miles

nearside hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated

offside front indicator lens cracked

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe

Fail 22 Aug 2008 117,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated

offside front indicator lens cracked

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe

Fail 9 Aug 2007 108,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 108,548 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 101,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

o/s rear handbrake cable rubbing against tank strap protrusion.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 101,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s rear handbrake cable rubbing against tank strap protrusion.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 78,987 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 78,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J12 JJM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J12 JJM, 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 J12 JJM registered?

J12 JJM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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