MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front pads and discs worn
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
both floor pans have corrosion
both rear shock mounts corroded
both floor pans have corrosion
both rear shock mounts corroded
Front pads and discs worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides /shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system deteriated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
socket on sump plug
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
socket on sump plug
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both n/s tyres very close to legal limit must be changed almost immediately
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight play to both steering rack mountains limiting testing recommend further investigation
Both n/s tyres very close to legal limit must be changed almost immediately
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight play to both steering rack mountains limiting testing recommend further investigation
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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R862 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 R862 EGJ, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R862 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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