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R862 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,434 mi
Last recorded180,434 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 180,434 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 180,325 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both floor pans have corrosion

both rear shock mounts corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 180,325 miles

both floor pans have corrosion

both rear shock mounts corroded

Front pads and discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 179,732 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides /shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 176,885 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 175,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 173,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 171,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 169,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 167,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

socket on sump plug

Fail 14 Dec 2012 167,168 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

socket on sump plug

Pass 8 Dec 2011 163,962 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 154,064 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 154,064 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 140,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 121,839 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 121,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 106,467 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2006 77,124 miles

Both n/s tyres very close to legal limit must be changed almost immediately

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play to both steering rack mountains limiting testing recommend further investigation

Fail 8 Jan 2006 77,124 miles

Both n/s tyres very close to legal limit must be changed almost immediately

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play to both steering rack mountains limiting testing recommend further investigation

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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R862 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R862 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 R862 EGJ registered?

R862 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R862 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 EGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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