MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,611 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER ARM MOUNTING POINTS AREA SPLIT AND CRACKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
BONNET SAFETY LATCH NOT FUNCTIONING
BOOT FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO PETROL TANK STRAP FIXING POINTS
FRONT FLOORPANS HOLED ADJACENT TO JACKING POINTS
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AT BOTTOM OF B PILLAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear REAR PANEL HOLED AND CORRODED
STEERING RACK HAS INTERNAL FREEPLAY
Front FLOOR PANS HOLED NEXT TO JACKING POINTS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STEERING RACK HAS INTERNAL FREEPLAY
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front FLOOR PANS HOLED NEXT TO JACKING POINTS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged BUTTON MISSING BUT STILL OPERATIONAL (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STEERING RACK HAS INTERNAL FREEPLAY
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load STALK LATCH DAMAGED BUT STILL OPERATIONAL (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front BONNET SAFETY LATCH INOPERATIVE
Nearside FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load STALK LATCH DAMAGED BUT STILL OPERATIONAL (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front x m,ember corroded and holes but not within a prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front x m,ember corroded and holes but not within a prescribed area
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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J129 HFR is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 J129 HFR, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J129 HFR is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1991.
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