MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,199 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the boot carpet nearside arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wishbone bush area chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))
body has general corrosion
underbody has general corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure middle rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank insecure 1 bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All 4 doors internal panel bottom corner corroded
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension component's and body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front and rear arch has corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s rack end has slight play
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s rack end has slight play
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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H588 AVL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 H588 AVL, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H588 AVL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1990.
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