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R874 EGJ

1997 Saab 9000 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Aero134,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 143,431 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under carriage protection applied

Pass 25 Nov 2024 143,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 143,364 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 143,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 143,208 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 143,208 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,190 miles

Rear outer skins corroded but not within prescribes areas

all road springs corroded

general underbody/ chassis corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 143,114 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 143,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 142,073 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

patches of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 139,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 128,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 123,748 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhuast rear corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,353 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 117,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,267 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 110,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 101,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 85,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,667 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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R874 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 134,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R874 EGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R874 EGJ registered?

R874 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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