MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, nearside - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, nearside - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust emissions lambda reading only just met
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure downpipe connection loose could rattle loose and fall (at turbo} (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch near antiroll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play
n/s/r handbrake effort lower than o/s/r
o/s/f track rod end joint jacket in poor condition
rear box in poor condotion
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
both c.v gaiters (outer) badly perished
top engine mounts split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.
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R286 BDL is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R286 BDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R286 BDL is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 August 1997.
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