MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,677 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nsr tyre puncherd and cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
front number plate cracked
fuel cap seal perishing
offside front headlight glass chipped
slight imbalance on front footbrake effort 24%
How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?
Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R709 EVW is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R709 EVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R709 EVW registered?
R709 EVW is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R709 EVW safe to buy?
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