MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
corosoin on nearside front inner brake disc,corosoin on front cross member
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
corosoin on both front brake back plates
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
play in ofside front wiper linkage
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B497 MKF is a 1985 Saab 900 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1985 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,601 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 B497 MKF, 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 41 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B497 MKF registered?
B497 MKF is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 12 April 1985.
Is B497 MKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for B497 MKF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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