MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet rusted.brake discs rusty.headlamp paterns slightly blurred.front suspension leg casings have some corrosion.engine bay panels have some corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
bonnet rusted.brake discs rusty.headlamp paterns slightly blurred.front suspension leg casings have some corrosion.engine bay panels have some corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake hose upper ferrule has some corrosion.rubbing noise on offside rear wheel
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake hose upper ferrule has some corrosion.rubbing noise on offside rear wheel
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?
Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.
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R658 ETL is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R658 ETL, 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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R658 ETL is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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