MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant low
offside headlight damaged
rear wiper worn
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. offside latch failed (6.2.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine coolant leak - dripping under radiator area
offside front side light dim
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear shocker outer covers corroded
nearside rear tyre low on tread
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion in rear brake discs
offside rear shocker cover corroded
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion in rear brake discs
offside rear shocker cover corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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R514 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R514 YBP, 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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What year was R514 YBP registered?
R514 YBP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R514 YBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R514 YBP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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