MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
crack in windscreen not in a zone
silght play in steering column bush
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear shock absorber shrouds have become detatched
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust rear heatshield loose
fuel cap cover broken
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
exhaust rear heatshield loose
fuel cap cover broken
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R tyre worn
O/S/F tyre on limit on edge
front no plate cracked
fuel cap poor
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust joint slight leak
to much oil in engine
two child seats in rear not tested belts
unable to see all front brake pads
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
N/S/R tyre worn
O/S/F tyre on limit on edge
front no plate cracked
fuel cap poor
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust joint slight leak
to much oil in engine
two child seats in rear not tested belts
unable to see all front brake pads
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R893 BCV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R893 BCV, 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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What year was R893 BCV registered?
R893 BCV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R893 BCV safe to buy?
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