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JLZ 5678

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,598 mi
Last recorded103,598 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 5678
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle running slightly rich.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,556 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 104,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 100,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,083 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,008 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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JLZ 5678 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow 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 JLZ 5678, 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 JLZ 5678 registered?

JLZ 5678 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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