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R122 FAA

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,033 mi
Last recorded118,033 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FAA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 118,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets need adjusting to screen (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front of two arms where rear arm mounts to front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mounting point mark up with yellow cork (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% approx. 33% not working (1.2.1b)

Front slight dampness around power steering rack

Front slight movement in steering column

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top bearing very noise when jacked up and moved side to side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre approx. 1.6 mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush of front arm mounts to rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight damage to front towing eye area but many covers that stop full viewing of this area

Offside Front tyre approx. 2mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around seat belt mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust back box support bracket to body broken but still has 2 out of three to support exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,020 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 109,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 106,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2014 106,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 103,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Apr 2013 103,489 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2012 100,640 miles

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

damage to nearside front floorpan

play to offside front lower outer suspension rubber bush

Fail 11 May 2012 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

damage to nearside front floorpan

play to offside front lower outer suspension rubber bush

Pass 31 May 2011 97,881 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2010 95,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,534 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 83,217 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R122 FAA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 R122 FAA, 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 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R122 FAA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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