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R929 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,624 mi
Last recorded136,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 136,624 miles

Battery insecure

Coolent level low

Damage to nearside rear wheel rim & tyre sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nails in nearside rear tyre X3

Offside head light lens damage not affecting beam image.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 136,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Battery insecure

Coolent level low

Damage to nearside rear wheel rim & tyre sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nails in nearside rear tyre X3

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside head light lens damage not affecting beam image.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 132,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r indicator is slightly loosing its colour

n/s/r/ abs wire outer sleeve is melted internal wires seem ok

offside front headlamp lense is cracked but not affecting beam image

plastic covers over sills

Fail 2 Jul 2009 132,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r indicator is slightly loosing its colour

n/s/r/ abs wire outer sleeve is melted internal wires seem ok

offside front headlamp lense is cracked but not affecting beam image

plastic covers over sills

Pass 28 Jun 2008 124,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 119,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 117,940 miles

long handbrake

rear heat shield lose

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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R929 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R929 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 R929 EGJ registered?

R929 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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