MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear tyres perished
slight movement at steering rack mountings
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
handbrake has low reserve travel
nearside rear shock absorber outter casing corroded and slightly worn
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
handbrake has low reserve travel
nearside rear shock absorber outter casing corroded and slightly worn
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil filter leaking
exhaust front pipe flexible section corroded & breaking up
front No plate damaged
front brake discs worn
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas
rear brake discs corroded
wiper bubbers split
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
(1) exhaust mounting disconnected
(1) exhaust mounting missing
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both sides front suspension strut casings corroded
engine oil filter leaking
exhaust front pipe flexible section corroded & breaking up
exhaust rear mout perished & split
exhaust rear section corroded & leaking
exhaust rear section fouling on brake pipe
exhaust rear section to centre section flange joit badly corroded & slight leak
exhaust rear silencer fouling on shockabsorber casing
exhaust rear silencer fouling tyre
front No plate damaged
front brake discs worn
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas
rear brake discs corroded
wiper bubbers split
front no plate slightly damaged
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 MDG is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R248 MDG, 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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R248 MDG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1998.
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