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R939 TKJ

1997 Saab 900 XS Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,445 mi
Last recorded187,445 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto109,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 187,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 187,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 147,702 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 24 Apr 2006 106,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R939 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R939 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R939 TKJ registered?

R939 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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