MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/4MM WEARING INNER EDGES
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine oil leak = front exhaust pipe flexy joint mesh worn
BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/4MM WEARING INNER EDGES
engine oil leak = front exhaust pipe flexy joint mesh worn
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play top steering column adjuster brg = reverse light inop = engine oil leaks = some wear play both n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
rear lower gearbox mounting split and allowing engine to move
wiper blades split but still clear screen
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
rear lower gearbox mounting split and allowing engine to move
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
adjustable type steering slightly loose upper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear tyre wearing uneven(inside)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G5 SLY is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 G5 SLY, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G5 SLY registered?
G5 SLY is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is G5 SLY safe to buy?
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