MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box at join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Oil leak gear box oil at cooler ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Oil leak gear box oil at cooler ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine area ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens cover broken (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak engine area ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at flexi-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cover broken (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Ns & Os (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped nearside (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
PAS belt in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust flexi joints weak
off side front lower suspension bush worn
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
PAS belt in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust flexi joints weak
off side front lower suspension bush worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack
difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads
minimal gearbox weep
parking brake lever travel long
rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
seatbelts twisted
various wheel rim damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack
difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads
minimal gearbox weep
parking brake lever travel long
rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
seatbelts twisted
various wheel rim damage
minimal dampness on steering rack
n/s front indicator showing white light
n/s washer jet not working
sill covers fitted
slight play in steering colume
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
minimal dampness on steering rack
n/s front indicator showing white light
n/s washer jet not working
sill covers fitted
slight play in steering colume
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
air bag warning light on
o/s sill damaged
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R71 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R71 UGC, 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 R71 UGC registered?
R71 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R71 UGC safe to buy?
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