MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank insecure FLOOR BADLEY CORRODED WHERE STRAPS LOCATE (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure FLOOR CORRODED (6.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front CHASSIS CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
STEERING SLIGHTLY STIFF.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering operation slightly stiff
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AROUND INNER WISHBONE MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING & LOWER PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY TIGHT.
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR WISHBONES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR NEAR TRAIL ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning DUE TO LOOSE PUMP BELT (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR WISHBONES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front PARKING BRAKE POOR IN OPERATION
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOWN
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
N/S/F & O/S/F INNER WING CORRODED.
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded
BOOT FLOOR CORRODED. NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED. NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
BOOT FLOOR CORRODED. NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED. NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CALIPER LINK (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f floor end sill corroded but not prescribed area.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f floor end sill corroded but not prescribed area.
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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D404 BBJ is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 D404 BBJ, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D404 BBJ is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 20 November 1986.
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