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R881 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 99,629 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Fail 9 May 2012 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2011 96,919 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside headlamp has a hole in the lense

Rear pads very low

Fail 5 May 2011 96,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside headlamp has a hole in the lense

Rear pads very low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,653 miles

All shock absorbers very weak

Idle speed slightly to high

Pass 1 May 2009 88,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 81,624 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 81,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2005 79,832 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 79,832 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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R881 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R881 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 R881 EGJ registered?

R881 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R881 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 EGJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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