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M12 JER

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JER
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,261 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers very rusty

n/s/f coil spring rusty

temporary oil cap fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,179 miles

Front and rear exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear both spring mounts corroded

both front inner wings corroded

oil leak from oil filler

Fail 9 Feb 2016 103,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear both spring mounts corroded

both front inner wings corroded

oil leak from oil filler

Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

car tested in wet conditions

rear exhaust corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,967 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,101 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,434 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,706 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,645 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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M12 JER is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M12 JER, 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 M12 JER registered?

M12 JER is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is M12 JER safe to buy?

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