MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
difficult to engage rev gear
rear exhaust rubber mount cracked
rear exhaust sheath loose
slight oil leak from grearbox
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
difficult to engage rev gear
rear exhaust rubber mount cracked
rear exhaust sheath loose
slight oil leak from grearbox
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
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R56 HDG 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 R56 HDG, 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 R56 HDG registered?
R56 HDG is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R56 HDG safe to buy?
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