MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front seat unable to fold down
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side front seat unable to fold down
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both number plates deteriorated
both sides rear brake hose ferruels corroded
long travel on parking brake lever
windscreen damage outside all swept areas
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 VAW is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 VAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R488 VAW registered?
R488 VAW is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R488 VAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 VAW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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