MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhust rear box slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
plastic over sills fitted
rear number plate deteriorating
slight misting of oil on steering rack
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
plastic over sills fitted
rear number plate deteriorating
slight misting of oil on steering rack
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R890 BLH is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R890 BLH, 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 R890 BLH registered?
R890 BLH is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R890 BLH safe to buy?
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