MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front jacking point build up corrosion
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion A+B post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch by A post (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
several corrosion build up underneath
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front jacking point build up corrosion
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion A+B post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch by A post (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
several corrosion build up underneath
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front floor/jacking point excessively corroded
Offside under bonnet - floor/screenwash bottle cavity excessively corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor/jacking point (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside under bonnet - floor/screenwash bottle cavity excessively corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Major oil leak
Nearside front brakes binding slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major oil leak
Nearside front brakes binding slightly
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing
various slight oil leaks
vehicle starting to become corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D839 ELM is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 D839 ELM, 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 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D839 ELM is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 5 May 1987.
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