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110,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Floor starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Boot floor area corroded and holed
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Floor starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Boot floor area corroded and holed
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive from radiator transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight play in n/s steering rack clamp
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive from radiator transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight play in n/s steering rack clamp
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% of high level brake light working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from radiator transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% of high level brake light working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from radiator transmission cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both shock bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Covers fitted to both outer sills
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Covers fitted to both outer sills
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Covers fitted to both outer sills
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front number plate cracked
steering rack oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both wiper blades split ends
front number plate cracked
steering rack oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
frount number plate damaged
rear number plate marked
Oil leak
steering rack slight leak
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
steering rack slight leak
Oil leak
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front outer tyre wall cut
nearside rear brake disc scored, offside rear bumper loose
front brake pads showing wear [nearside]
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake pads showing wear [nearside]
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
steering rack damp
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N980 GLD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 N980 GLD, 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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N980 GLD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 19 September 1995.
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