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R606 TJM

1997 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS121,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 TJM
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 134,885 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 134,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,824 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R606 TJM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 121,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R606 TJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R606 TJM registered?

R606 TJM is a 1997 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R606 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 TJM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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