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J66 SCP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 SCP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 98,115 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,565 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,228 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

handbrake high

slight bulge offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 53,701 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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J66 SCP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J66 SCP, 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 J66 SCP registered?

J66 SCP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is J66 SCP safe to buy?

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