MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,890 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose damaged filler neck holed, rubbing on wheel (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
fuel cap damaged but still sealing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs coroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (seat mounting) (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel hose excessively chafed filler pipe holed / o/s/r wheel rubbing on hose (7.2.2) DANGEROUS
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front and rear brake discs corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak/s
various welding repairs carried out to underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s and o/s (2.7.3)
Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Coolant leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS BECOMING CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / BECOMING BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..195 / 60 / 15 V
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES
FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS BECOMING CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / BECOMING BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..195 / 60 / 15 V
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
inner disc pads cannot be seen properly
slight rusting on brake pipes
slight wear on brake discs
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
inner disc pads cannot be seen properly
slight rusting on brake pipes
slight wear on brake discs
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
disc pads cannot be seen properly
slight cracking at both wiper blades
disc pads cannot be seen properly
slight rusting on brake pipes
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M973 RTV is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M973 RTV, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M973 RTV is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1994.
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