MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS MISSING
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING , LOW , CUT AND NAILED,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK
EXHAUST FRONT SECTION IN POOR CONDITION
FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
HANDBRAKE EFFORTS LOW
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INCOMPLETE
N/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN
N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING
O/S DOOR MIRROR INCOMPLETE
REAR NO PLATE LENS COVERS HAVE DAMAGE
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS INSECURE
DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
FUEL FILLER NECK HOSE CLIP MISSING
N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODING
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS INSECURE
DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
FUEL FILLER NECK HOSE CLIP MISSING
N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODING
O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
rear exhaust box corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
offside front brake disc lipped
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs lipped
rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly
BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES VERY WEAK
BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES VERY LOW
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ADRIFT
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK
O/S NO PLATE LIGHT LENS CRACKED
O/S REAR SEAT BELT STORK HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
O/S REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW
O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S NO PLATE LIGHT LENS CRACKED
BOTH FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES VERY WEAK
BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES VERY LOW
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ADRIFT
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK
O/S REAR SEAT BELT STORK HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
O/S REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW
O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R862 PAS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 R862 PAS, 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 PAS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1997.
Is R862 PAS safe to buy?
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