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R696 JCU

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 JCU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 119,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 10,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 94,851 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R696 JCU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R696 JCU registered?

R696 JCU is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R696 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 JCU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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