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J70 KAM

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,581 mi
Last recorded39,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 KAM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,581 miles

engine got hot and the fan did not cut in

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge and going out of shape , raised tred type tyre

slight play n/s/f strut gland

Pass 13 Jul 2011 135,615 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/r tyre wall high level tread bald and worn uneven and wall splitting

Fail 11 Jul 2011 135,610 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

n/s/r tyre wall high level tread bald and worn uneven and wall splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2010 130,943 miles

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

center exhaust mount split

front discs wearing

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,667 miles

back box in poor condition has pin holes

front pads look low approx 3000 miles

nsr tyre has uneven wear

slight wear on front tyre edges?

Pass 10 Jul 2008 117,846 miles

handbrake has long travel

rear pads wearing low ?

Pass 13 Jun 2007 110,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 103,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 103,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J70 KAM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J70 KAM, 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 J70 KAM registered?

J70 KAM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J70 KAM safe to buy?

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