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R963 TKJ

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,147 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outter edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 101,475 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 101,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 105,959 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracking 205/50/16

offside front wiper poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,959 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracking 205/50/16

offside front wiper poor

Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,449 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 74,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,148 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 60,796 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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R963 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R963 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 R963 TKJ registered?

R963 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R963 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 TKJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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