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R946 TKJ

1997 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 120,162 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 119,086 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,564 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,339 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,237 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 117,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,214 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 112,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,470 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 91,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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R946 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R946 TKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R946 TKJ registered?

R946 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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