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R860 LJU

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 LJU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,696 miles

outer parking cables deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

outer parking cables deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,995 miles

parking brake cables deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,293 miles

rear wiper blade spliting

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,430 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,305 miles

slight cracking on O/S/R tyre

slight damage on front registration plate

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,397 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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R860 LJU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R860 LJU, 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 R860 LJU registered?

R860 LJU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R860 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 LJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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