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L900 JJW

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 JJW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 87,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 86,065 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2023 86,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,722 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering wheel.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering wheel.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 85,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlamp is condensated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement on steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,900 miles

Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY 50% WORKING AT TIME OF TEST (1.2.1b)

Nearside HEAD LIGHT SLIGHTLY CONDENSED BUT DID NOT EFFECT BEAM SETTINGS

Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,885 miles

Braking system leaking BRAKE FLUID VERY LOW SUPRISED NO WARNING ON DASH. SUSPECT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AS THERE IS EVIDENCE OF FLUID ON BRAKE SERVO & UNDER VEHICLE. (3.6.A.1)

Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY 50% WORKING AT TIME OF TEST (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,915 miles

Rear BOTH, OUTER AXLE BUSHES WORN

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,915 miles

Front front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear BOTH, OUTER AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,588 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,585 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 76,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 76,136 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L900 JJW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L900 JJW, 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 L900 JJW registered?

L900 JJW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is L900 JJW safe to buy?

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