MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
oil leak
play in offside front steering rack mounting at bulkhead
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perished
oil leak
play in offside front steering rack mounting at bulkhead
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
chip to screen
corrosion to offside rear chassis rail around spring mount
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and worn close to legal limit
offside rear tyre worn inner edge and two nails in tyre
power steering pipes at rack and steering rack wet but no sign of a leak time of test
slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail and offside floor pan
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
chip to screen
corrosion to offside rear chassis rail around spring mount
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and worn close to legal limit
offside rear tyre worn inner edge and two nails in tyre
power steering pipes at rack and steering rack wet but no sign of a leak time of test
slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail and offside floor pan
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag warning lamp staying on
front pads are low
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R282 EDX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 R282 EDX, 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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What year was R282 EDX registered?
R282 EDX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R282 EDX safe to buy?
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