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L4 PJA

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 81,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,943 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,065 miles

all 4 brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,451 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 56,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,086 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,678 miles

drivers seat does not fold forward to allow access to back of vehicle

o/s/f and n/s/f floor to sill joint slightly splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,208 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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L4 PJA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L4 PJA, 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 L4 PJA registered?

L4 PJA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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