MOT Status
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142,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid looks very cloudy
Coil spring corroded Both rears & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked very close to reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside has extensive surface corrosion to body & components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid looks very cloudy
Coil spring corroded Both rears & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defective bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked very close to reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside has extensive surface corrosion to body & components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
P,A,S, noisy
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both Front Brake Discs worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering noisy when operated
Both Front Brake Discs worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering noisy when operated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached TRACK ROD END (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre is low on tread
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust hanger rubber bush missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre is low on tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper is smearing slightly
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R372 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R372 FGN, 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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R372 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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