MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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under body corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wiper blades in poor condition
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Wiper blades in poor condition
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread wearing on edges - outer low
Rear exhaust hanger rubbers in poor condition
Sill covers fitted
Front suspension struts heavily corroded
front suspension struts corroding
nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly uneven
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust pipe starting to corrode
nearside headlamp glass slightly damaged
oil leak
rear brake application slightly uneven
sill covers fitted
exhaust starting to corrode
rear brakes slightly out of balance
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust starting to corrode
offside front tyre getting low
rear brakes slightly out of balance
sill covers fitted
crack in rear face of front silencer
nearside inner tail light not working
offside rear shock absorber damp
power steering pipe on rack slightly damp
power steering pump slightly damp
rear exhaust joint starting to deteriorate
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs worn
hole in nearside headlamp glass
nearside inner tail light not working
one bulb in centre stop light not working
sill covers fitted
slight oil leak from distributor
small tear in offside wiper blade
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front indicator discoloured near to limit
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
minor oil leak from sump bung
sill covers fitted
slight damage to nearside front wheel rim
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and rim slightly damaged
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and rim slightly damaged
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
just passed emission test
sill covers fitted
slight damage to nearside front wheel rim
slight wear in top steering column bush
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly
rear exhaust box corroded and leaking near to limit
sill covers fitted
slight damage to nearside front wheel rim
slight wear in top steering column bush
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R659 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HKN, 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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R659 HKN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1998.
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