MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3 of 4 jacking point locations (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear beam (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wishbone control arm mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings stabilizer arm mount (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight corrosion near N/S centre drain hole
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight corrosion near N/S centre drain hole
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C5 SSK is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 C5 SSK, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C5 SSK registered?
C5 SSK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is C5 SSK safe to buy?
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