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R855 JKP

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,826 mi
Last recorded200,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 JKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 200,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis around rear coil spring top mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis around top spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 190,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 190,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Middle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 180,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 180,411 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 169,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 156,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 145,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 144,314 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 135,619 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 124,884 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 124,881 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,502 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 100,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 90,010 miles

both front tyres getting worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate getting faded

rearbrake hose ends getting corroded

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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R855 JKP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R855 JKP, 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 R855 JKP registered?

R855 JKP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R855 JKP safe to buy?

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