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R968 TKJ

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,280 mi
Last recorded113,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,898 miles

both front coil springs corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,748 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,157 miles

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,829 miles

Centre Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,961 miles

2 x child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on inner tread edges

Pass 27 Feb 2010 89,110 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 80,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R968 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R968 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 R968 TKJ registered?

R968 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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