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J77 TON

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

174,428 mi
Last recorded174,428 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 TON
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2011 174,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front floor pan heavily corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 167,242 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 167,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 158,615 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch poor repears more corrosion

hand break high

rear exhaust heat shild lose

wipers poor

Fail 28 Jan 2009 158,606 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 149,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 149,501 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet struts too weak to keep bonnet open

both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

handbrake requires adjustment

offside headlamp glass chiped

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

patch repair and slight corrosion to offside front turret top

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2007 138,478 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 138,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe unions corroded † †slight damage to floor pan n/s † †rear pads getting low † †rear tyres perished † †

front flexi pipe in poor condtion † †passagers seat loose † †n/s/f indicator cracked † †o/s/f headlight stone chipped † †oil leak † †plastic seal covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2006 126,963 miles

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked

Fail 24 Jan 2006 126,963 miles

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

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked

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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J77 TON is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J77 TON, 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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J77 TON is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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