MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
advise front brake pads wearing low.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise all suspension,brakes and steering components corroded.
advise chassis corroded.
advise front and rear brake discs corroded.
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise all suspension,brakes and steering components corroded.
advise chassis corroded.
advise front and rear brake discs corroded.
advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components corroding
advise centre exhaust section slight blow
advise chassis corroding at both rear suspension areas
advise chassis rear end corroding
advise fog lamp and hazard light switches sticky operation
advise fuel filter and connections corroding
advise handbrake travel high
advise metal brake pies corroding
advise off side front inner wing area corroding
advise power steering rack-pipes weeping
advise alot of corroison inner wing front area
advise brakes,suspension,exhaust and steering components all corroded
advise chassis very corroded in places
advise front anti roll bar bushes worn
advise front subframe corroded
advise power steering pipes weeping
advise power steering rack weeping
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise slight exhaust blow rear section
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
advise alot of corroison inner wing front area
advise both front tyres wearing unevenly
advise brakes,suspension,exhaust and steering components all corroded
advise chassis very corroded in places
advise front anti roll bar bushes worn
advise front subframe corroded
advise off side front brake flexi hose perished
advise power steering pipes weeping
advise power steering rack weeping
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise slight exhaust blow rear section
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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FIW 96 is a 1992 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 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 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 FIW 96, 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 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FIW 96 is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1992.
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