MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
front lower suspension arm bushes perishing
fuel tank straps corroding
nearside rear spring mount/chassis corroding
offside rear brake pipe union corroding
slight distortion nearside rear wheel
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
front lower suspension arm bushes perishing
fuel tank straps corroding
gearbox mount worn
light misting of oil on steering rack
nearside rear spring mount/chassis corroding
offside rear brake pipe union corroding
slight distortion nearside rear wheel
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all brake discs corroded
exhaust heatshield insecure
fuel filler pipe clamp broken, pipe secure at time of test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all brake discs corroded
exhaust heatshield insecure
fuel filler pipe clamp broken, pipe secure at time of test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chip in screen
front shocks in poor condition
fuel cap seal in poor condition
rear number plate insecure
x1 high level stop ilghts inop
x1 high level stop light inop
catalitic converter flexi in poor condition
chip in screen
front shocks corroded
fuel cap seal in poor condition
rear exhaust clamp broken
rear number plate insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
catalitic converter flexi in poor condition
chip in screen
front shocks corroded
fuel cap seal in poor condition
rear exhaust clamp broken
rear number plate insecure
x1 high level stop light inop
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R527 VLM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R527 VLM, 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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R527 VLM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1998.
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