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R880 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,928 mi
Last recorded147,928 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 147,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 135,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front seat want incline forward

Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,283 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drive belt cracked

nearside front indicator lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 122,866 miles

near side front seat does not fold back

Pass 8 Mar 2006 114,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 114,421 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R880 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R880 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 R880 EGJ registered?

R880 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R880 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 EGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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