MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,994 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Airbag warning light is on
Nearside rear shock absorber has slight oil leak
Rear number plate is has slight water damage
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag warning light staying on
both number plates in poor condition
handbrake rear mounting has been partially welded and the body is flexing when the handbrake is operated
nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split
nearside headlamp glass damaged
nearside rear wheel arch area is poorly repaired and freshly undersealed
nearside rear wheel arch corroded and taped up
offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split
Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R278 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R278 DDS registered?
R278 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R278 DDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 DDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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