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R928 TKJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

64,777 mi
Last recorded64,777 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 64,777 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured every corner (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,482 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,276 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,890 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting rubber broken.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has minor scratching within wipers swept area.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,429 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,064 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,064 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 54,340 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,965 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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R928 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R928 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R928 TKJ registered?

R928 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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