MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BRAKES FEEL SPONGY
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP FITTED INCORRECTLY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
vehicle under body slightly rusty
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BRAKES FEEL SPONGY
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP FITTED INCORRECTLY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front TOP MOUNT NOISEY
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
vehicle under body slightly rusty
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors in various places (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyres cracking and wearing on edges
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf antiroll bar link bar upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr, wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf front lower arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf rear lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf wiper streaks
oil leak
power steering rack damp
slight play steering wheel (12+6)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nsr, wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking osf lower (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf rear lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint osf antiroll bar link bar upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr, wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf front lower arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf rear lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf wiper streaks
oil leak
power steering rack damp
slight play steering wheel (12+6)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body bulk head starting to crack near inner wing panels
o/s/rear tyre low on edges
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R437 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R437 VLN, 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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R437 VLN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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