MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front both tyres worn on inner edge
Front registration plate damaged
Nearside Rear worn onm inner edge and split throw tread
Offside Front drain hole corroded
Offside Front seat belt button missing
Offside Rear spring seat corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat shield hanging down
roof not closed properly
unable to check rear belts
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
check engine warning lamp on
damage to windscreen top corner nearside and small chips drivers side
small leak on rear box joint
unable to check rear belts due to back seat is full
check engine warning lamp on
damage to windscreen top corner nearside and small chips drivers side
small leak on rear box joint
unable to check rear belts due to back seat is full
Chip in offside windscreen.
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
Handbrake lever travel high and just acceptable
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front wearing on inner edge
slight blow at rear join
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R970 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 R970 TKJ registered?
R970 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R970 TKJ safe to buy?
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