MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
chassis and suspension components rusty
ecu light on
handbrake cable anchorage point rusty
nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge
offside rear brake disc rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
chassis and suspension components rusty
ecu light on
handbrake cable anchorage point rusty
nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge
offside rear brake disc rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust rusting
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded
flexable brake hose furrels corroded
front brake inbalance on legal limit at time of test
slight exhaust blow from centre section
slight movement in o/s/f lower ball joint
stone chips in windscreen
boyh front tyres wearing on outer edges
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre under inflated
nail in n/s/f tyre
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
boyh front tyres wearing on outer edges
engine oil leaks
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre under inflated
nail in n/s/f tyre
stone chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R659 EGS is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R659 EGS, 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 R659 EGS registered?
R659 EGS is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R659 EGS safe to buy?
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