MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine check light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended & offside (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine check light on
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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)
both wiper blades split.
off-side wiper arc incorrect.
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off-side low performance! (3.7.B.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 36% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
both wiper blades split.
off-side wiper arc incorrect.
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. off-side low performance! (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface rust brake discs
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R847 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R847 EGJ, 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 R847 EGJ registered?
R847 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R847 EGJ safe to buy?
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