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R900 DJD

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 DJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,647 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 103,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 99,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 95,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,641 miles

Please check rear brake pads.

Pass 12 Nov 2004 82,376 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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R900 DJD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R900 DJD, 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 R900 DJD registered?

R900 DJD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R900 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R900 DJD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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