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R251 JTN

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,218 mi
Last recorded148,218 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 JTN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2016 148,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 117,270 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2012 113,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust is slightly deteriorated(flexy)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf indicator lense damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 102,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,689 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres have tread and sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,124 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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R251 JTN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R251 JTN, 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 R251 JTN registered?

R251 JTN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R251 JTN safe to buy?

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