MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high engine idle too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion between battery tray and within 30cm of n/s/f suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel parking brake no reserve travel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coolant leak rear of engine area ()
Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seat ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
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R879 ADC is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R879 ADC, 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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What year was R879 ADC registered?
R879 ADC is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R879 ADC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R879 ADC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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