MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bulkhead seems flexible around rack mountings but no cracks or splits apparent
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank cap seal starting to perish
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Bulkhead seems flexible around rack mountings but no cracks or splits apparent
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank cap seal starting to perish
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front & rear no plates starting to deteriorate
power steering / alternator belt perishing
rear silencer in poor condition
stone chip o/s headlamp glass but aim pattern not affected
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 bulb out o/s/r sidelight
front & rear no plates starting to deteriorate
power steering / alternator belt perishing
rear silencer in poor condition
stone chip o/s headlamp glass but aim pattern not affected
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Hand brake lever travels a long way but not to stop
Heat shield over rear of centre exhaust insecure on body
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake pads getting low
both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Hand brake lever travels a long way but not to stop
Heat shield over rear of centre exhaust insecure on body
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake pads getting low
both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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R796 XOL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R796 XOL, 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 R796 XOL registered?
R796 XOL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.
Is R796 XOL safe to buy?
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