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R869 LJU

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 LJU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 114,606 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 114,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,161 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 100,161 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R869 LJU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R869 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 LJU registered?

R869 LJU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R869 LJU safe to buy?

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