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JAC 955V

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 955V
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 96,293 miles

Nearside front and rear plates marked

Fail 13 May 2016 96,293 miles

Nearside front and rear plates marked

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,615 miles

exh corroded

exh corroded

front tyres worn edges

Pass 2 May 2014 86,887 miles

rear exh in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,761 miles

rear plate marked

Pass 8 May 2012 80,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 78,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 78,594 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

slight rust on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front inner pads low.

Rear registration plate detereating.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,878 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2009 77,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 65,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,475 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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JAC 955V is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JAC 955V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAC 955V registered?

JAC 955V is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JAC 955V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAC 955V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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