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R829 CGJ

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,777 mi
Last recorded83,777 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 83,777 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 66,756 miles

parking brake has long travel

Fail 8 May 2008 66,756 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake has long travel

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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R829 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow 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 R829 CGJ, 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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How do I check the history of R829 CGJ?

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What year was R829 CGJ registered?

R829 CGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R829 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 CGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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