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R939 JKO

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,365 mi
Last recorded168,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 JKO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 168,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 163,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 163,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 162,781 miles

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

ns mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2010 159,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 156,309 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008

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

Pass 23 May 2007 39,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,790 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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R939 JKO is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R939 JKO, 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 R939 JKO registered?

R939 JKO is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R939 JKO safe to buy?

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