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R920 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,628 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension parts and mounting areas

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch to boot floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 102,745 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer arch area

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe blowing and exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area,

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel arch area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,003 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,895 miles

rear axle and exhaust corroded

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,429 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 69,427 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,042 miles

both rear tyres just legal / rear brake pads wearing low /exh starting to blow a lttle two places / just about passed emmision test

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,324 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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R920 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R920 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R920 EGJ registered?

R920 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R920 EGJ safe to buy?

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