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103,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside due to lowering springs (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside due to lowering springs (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside due to lowering springs (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside due to lowering springs (5.3.2 (d))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect due to lowering spring (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect due to lowering spring (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both due to lowering springs (5.3.2 (d))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect due to lowering spring (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect due to lowering spring (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both due to lowering springs (5.3.2 (d))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure tank filler neck hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear axle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
petrol tank filler neck to tank hose clamp missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
power steering pipes corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust emissions not tested , system incomplete (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inside edge
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R900 JRR is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 JRR, 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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R900 JRR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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