MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer inner wheel arch holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front indicator lamp lens damaged
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel slight bind
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/f indicator lense and headlamp cracked
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
front tyres edges worn
o/s/f indicator lense and headlamp cracked
oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel cap damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
fuel cap damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both wipers torn on ends
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both wipers torn on ends
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rubber missing from rear exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rubber missing from rear exhaust
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on edge
n.s.f. tyre just above 3mm tread
n.s.r. tyre 3mm tread
o.s.f. direction lamp lens cracked
Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front tyres worn on edge
n.s.f. tyre just above 3mm tread
n.s.r. tyre 3mm tread
o.s.f. direction lamp lens cracked
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear brake discs slight pitted outer edges
both rear direction lights slight dicoloured
front registration plate slight deterioated and slight faded also rear one slight loose
o.s.f direction lamp slight cracked
steering column slight movement in and outwards adjustable type
steering rack mount bushes slight play also right side rack boot slight contaminated also slight weeping several areas on p.a.s pipes suspect clips to be renewed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear brake discs slight pitted outer edges
both rear direction lights slight dicoloured
front registration plate slight deterioated and slight faded also rear one slight loose
o.s.f direction lamp slight cracked
steering column slight movement in and outwards adjustable type
steering rack mount bushes slight play also right side rack boot slight contaminated also slight weeping several areas on p.a.s pipes suspect clips to be renewed
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear tyre side walls starting to crack
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R716 EWU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R716 EWU, 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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R716 EWU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1998.
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