MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar (2.4.A.3)
All 4 doors corroded through at bottom.
Nearside front tyre worn VERY close to cord on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front wiper starting to split on ends but still clearing the screen
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear wiper split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight perishing on n/s/r tyre.
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all 4 doors corroded and split at the bottom.
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all 4 doors corroded and split at the bottom.
slight perishing on n/s/r tyre.
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 doors lower half rusted
fuel cap top broken but still functional
offside front sill broken
offside rear seat belt slow to retract
steering rack damp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Different aspect ratio tyres fitted to rear axle than that of front axle
Fuel cap top broken with sharp edges but is still funtional
High park brake lever travel
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front sill broken
Offside headlamp aim on upper set limits
Offside rear seat belt slow to retract
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering rack damp
Wheel hub covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Drivers door corrodedat bottom edge.
Off side rear door excessively corroded.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Drivers door corrodedat bottom edge.
Off side rear door excessively corroded.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level below minimun.
Oil leak
rear shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Doors in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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F770 TEL is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 F770 TEL, 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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F770 TEL is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1988.
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