MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
general under body corrosion
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake only just met the measured requirements
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower wheel archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both lower wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Both lower wheel archs (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Both lower wheel archs (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front brake application/release slightly un-even. Lower effort at offside
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
High level stop light - two bulbs inoperative
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
High level stop light - two bulbs inoperative
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake balance - slightly lower effort at offside
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front brake balance - slightly lower effort at offside
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R84 GNV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 R84 GNV, 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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R84 GNV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.
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