MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fual cap damaged
n/s front lens damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front indicator lens damaged
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear seats and seat belt removed/not fitted
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear centre seat belt frayed
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R703 DOU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R703 DOU, 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 R703 DOU registered?
R703 DOU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R703 DOU safe to buy?
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