MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Upper stop lights not working
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Upper stop lights not working
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake travel slightly high
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake travel slightly high
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear discs slightly pitted
coolant level low
engine check light on
offside front mirror glass broken
Nearside Front 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 SE?
Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.
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R559 TEW is a 1997 Saab 900 SE in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,662 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R559 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R559 TEW registered?
R559 TEW is a 1997 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R559 TEW safe to buy?
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