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R847 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,527 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,527 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,520 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 1 Sep 2016 95,311 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 95,299 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,862 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,429 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,427 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,691 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 53,687 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,039 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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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.

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