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R930 TKJ

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,950 mi
Last recorded171,950 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 171,950 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 169,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 166,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 164,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 164,178 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 157,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2014 157,732 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhurst (one)rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2013 144,687 miles

Centre to rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 14 May 2013 144,687 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust slight leak

Fail 17 May 2012 141,128 miles

1 of 2 centre exhaust mounts missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front wipers smearing close to excessive

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 141,128 miles

1 of 2 centre exhaust mounts missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front wipers smearing close to excessive

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 136,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 136,161 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 128,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 119,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 105,825 miles

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

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

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

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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R930 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R930 TKJ, 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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R930 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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