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R92 TJW

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 TJW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 127,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear silencer box outer casing de laminating

Pass 12 Jan 2011 114,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox rear mount insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement at steering column top fixing (adjustable type column)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 85,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement at steering column top fixing (adjustable type column)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,651 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 74,651 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,528 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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R92 TJW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R92 TJW, 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 R92 TJW registered?

R92 TJW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R92 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 TJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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