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R960 TKJ

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,311 miles

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

Slight noise from rear suspension

Fail 27 Jul 2012 98,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight noise from rear suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,818 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 61,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 58,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,012 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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R960 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R960 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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What year was R960 TKJ registered?

R960 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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