MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine warning lamp is lit.
Exhaust heatshield has parted from its fitting and is resting on the exhaust - unlikely to fall off.
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer forward mounting is missing. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front exhaust section flexible braiding has separated. Exhaust is secure and not blowing.
Front fog lamp switch tell tale doesn't work even though lights do.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged optional is an interior mirror is fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front window doesn't open as intended.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded - on limit, replacement recommended.
Engine warning lamp is lit.
Exhaust heatshield has parted from its fitting and is resting on the exhaust - unlikely to fall off.
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer forward mounting is missing. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front exhaust section flexible braiding has separated. Exhaust is secure and not blowing.
Front fog lamp switch tell tale doesn't work even though lights do.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged optional is an interior mirror is fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front window doesn't open as intended.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded - on limit, replacement recommended.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside and offside rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded - on limit, hoses replacement recommended.
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
One rear silencer rubber mounting is missing. System is still adequately supported.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underside is muddy
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake pads are approximately 65% worn.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear tyre is cracked, cord not visible. Tyre is 12 years old.
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear axle is corroded.
Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded.
Squeak from nearside front.
Fuel pipes' clips to/from tank are heavily corroded but secure.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded. attention recommended.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake hoses' ferrules are corroded but not excessively yet.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel filter and union are corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak from automatic transmission upper pipe/cooler union.
Both front shock absorber casings starting to corrode
Both n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
Oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
corrosion started both front shck absorber outer casings
slight seepage of power steering oil
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion started on underside
front discs worn
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
corrosion started on underside
corrosion started on rear brake hose ferruls
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R81 GUG is a 1998 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R81 GUG, 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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R81 GUG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.
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