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K9 SAJ

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,554 mi
Last recorded94,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 SAJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,554 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 92,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,325 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaking onto exhaust from engine

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 91,442 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,410 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 91,153 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 91,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 90,531 miles

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

vehicle underbody has full covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 90,177 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 90,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,309 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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K9 SAJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K9 SAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K9 SAJ registered?

K9 SAJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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