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R976 TKJ

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in zone b of front screen not over 40mm

offside rear tyre getting worn and slightly out of shape

one bulb in high level brake light not working

rear brake discs gettig corroded on outside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2010 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

crack in zone b of front screen not over 40mm

offside rear tyre getting worn and slightly out of shape

one bulb in high level brake light not working

rear brake discs gettig corroded on outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,695 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 29 Jan 2008 96,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 95,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front and rear tyre outer walls lightly scuffed.

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,375 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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R976 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R976 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 R976 TKJ registered?

R976 TKJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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