MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parts of the exhaust are in poor condition
unable to test the rear seat belts due to seats being down
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
parts of the exhaust are in poor condition
unable to test the rear seat belts due to seats being down
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Handbrake lever high
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside and offside front floor pan has slight corrosion
Wipers smear
check engine light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split
engine light on
n/s head light cracked
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split
engine light on
n/s head light cracked
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on
Engine warning (check engine)
Nearside front and offside rear damage
Nearside sun visor missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear number plate sliglht insecure(one screw loose)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid level getting low
front brake disc's very slightly worn
front shock absorbers are slightly corroded
fuel cap damaged
o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated
small cut n/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid level getting low
clutch worn!
coolant level low
exhaust heat shield insecure
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated & fouling body
fan belt deteriorated
front brake disc's very slightly worn
front registration plate cracked
front shock absorbers are slightly corroded
front wiper blades smear slightly
fuel cap damaged
n/s/r lamp broken
o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated
parking brake lever comes up high
rear registration plate security poor
small cut n/s/r tyre
windscreen washer fluid level low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system fouling heat shield
fan belt deteriorated
front brake disc's slightly worn
front registration plate cracked
fuel cap slightly damaged
parking brake lever comes up high
rear registration plate security?
side play in parking brake lever
slight play in steering coloum
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both registration plate lights are slightly dim
brake fluid level slightly low
coolant level low
exhaust system fouling heat shield
fan belt deteriorated
front brake disc's slightly worn
front registration plate cracked
fuel cap slightly damaged
parking brake lever comes up high
rear brake pads worn
rear registration plate security?
side play in parking brake lever
slight play in steering coloum
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front brake pads wearing low
Light corrosion on front brake discs
rear brake discs corroded
Front exhaust pipe has small leak in flexible joint
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R455 GMW, 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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R455 GMW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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