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R748 CGJ

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 104,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 97,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 81,055 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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R748 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R748 CGJ, 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 R748 CGJ registered?

R748 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R748 CGJ safe to buy?

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