MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield loose--rear
n/s/r tyre has nail in
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat shield loose--rear
n/s/r tyre has nail in
The NSF and OSR Tyres are very worn
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
The NSF and OSR Tyres are very worn
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside handbrake protective outer skin damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M497 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 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 M497 RNE, 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 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M497 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1995.
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