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R996 PJH

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 PJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2013 121,237 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2013 121,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 115,676 miles

1/4 centre rear stop lamps inoperative

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult seat belt

Exhaust slightly corroded in places

floor pan slightly corroded in places

Fail 30 May 2012 115,676 miles

1/4 centre rear stop lamps inoperative

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult seat belt

Exhaust slightly corroded in places

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

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

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

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

floor pan slightly corroded in places

Pass 11 May 2011 109,530 miles

child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult seatbelt

Pass 6 May 2010 104,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,176 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 68,344 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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R996 PJH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R996 PJH, 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 R996 PJH registered?

R996 PJH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R996 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 PJH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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