MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all metal brake pipes corroded
coolant leak
engine oil leak
rear tyres low inner edges
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all metal brake pipes corroded
coolant leak
engine oil leak
rear tyres low inner edges
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated
coolant leak engine
oil leak from engine
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
coolant leak engine
oil leak from engine
corrosion to floorpan and sill areas
slight play in both front lower arm bushes
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to floorpan and sill areas
slight play in both front lower arm bushes
all metal brake pipes show signs of corrosion
corrosion to floorpan and sill areas
engine oil leak
front brake hoses perishing
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas
rear metal brake pipes corroded
signs of corrosion to outer sills and floorpan areas
slight play in both front steering arms
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas
rear metal brake pipes corroded
signs of corrosion to outer sills and floorpan areas
slight play in both front steering arms
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
clutch not clearing correctly
corrosion to floorpan and sill areas
o/s/r tyre low pressure
slight play in steering inner joints
unable to assess outer sills as fully covered
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear tyres uneven wear
clutch pedal stiff/worn
excessive travel parkbrake
front & rear brake discs excessively worn
corrosion to both front suspension legs
oil leak from gearbox area
slight front brake inbalance
slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parkbrake travel excessive
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both rear tyres uneaven wear
park brake lever excessive travel
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R289 BOL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R289 BOL, 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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R289 BOL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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