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R900 JRR

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 JRR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 103,229 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,481 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,370 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 101,369 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 100,361 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,988 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 98,987 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,077 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 95,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,974 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,267 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,267 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,077 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,077 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,384 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 29,456 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 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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What year was R900 JRR registered?

R900 JRR is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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