MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 80KGF (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO STATE OF EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak on engine
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp lens holed.
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp lens holed.
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Clutch pedal stiff.
Exhaust heat shield insecure.
Nearside headlamp lens holed.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal stiff.
Exhaust heat shield insecure.
Nearside headlamp lens holed.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside headlamp lens holed.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside headlamp lens holed.
drivers seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats
exhaust front pipe catching on subframe
nearside headlight glass cracked
offside rear tyre has cuts in inner and outer sidewall (not to cord)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
drivers seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats
exhaust front pipe catching on subframe
nearside headlight glass cracked
offside rear tyre has cuts in inner and outer sidewall (not to cord)
Oil leak
air bag light on
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside headlight lens cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
air bag light on
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside headlight lens cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
drivers seat does not tilt
imbalance on rear brakes
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
drivers seat does not tilt
imbalance on rear brakes
handbrake excess travel
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
handbrake excess travel
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N208 YTO is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 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 N208 YTO, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N208 YTO is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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