MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
all 4 inner rims slightly dented
front exhaust clamp loose
main beam tell tale temperamental
nearside front tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
all 4 inner rims slightly dented
front exhaust clamp loose
main beam tell tale temperamental
nearside front tyre wearing low
Both rear & nearside front inner bead rims dented
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes out when main beam on (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern from head light (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Both rear & nearside front inner bead rims dented
Hand brake travel very hight close to excess
battery lose very close to excess
brake fluid level low
Brake fluid level looks low
Handbrake travel high
Offside rear brake disc corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe split an blowing (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread cut (4.1.D.1a)
Brake fluid level looks low
Handbrake travel high
Offside front tyre worn to limit on 'inner' edges
Offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside beam image very poor -close to excess-
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside beam image very poor -close to excess-
Offside rear tyre tread worn low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres has small cracks
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R871 MRU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R871 MRU, 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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R871 MRU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1998.
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