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R919 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side rear tyre has some perrishing on outer tread

Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/side rear tyre has some perrishing on outer tread

Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,975 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,640 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,267 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre punctured and evidence of sidewall damage caused by being run flat

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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R919 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R919 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 R919 EGJ registered?

R919 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R919 EGJ safe to buy?

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