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R933 EGJ

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,638 mi
Last recorded93,638 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,638 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Handbrake outer cables split/corroded

Handbrake travel excessive

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR outer side light inop

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Handbrake outer cables split/corroded

Handbrake travel excessive

OSR outer side light inop

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 87,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,135 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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R933 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R933 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 R933 EGJ registered?

R933 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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