MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
non-std type wipe blades fitted / size
Oil leak
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
non-std type wipe blades fitted / size
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r brake disc pitted (on limit)
o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
both front tyres worn on inn er edges
rear brake discs poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
both front tyres worn on inn er edges
rear brake discs poor condition
battery terminals poor
rear discs poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R900 BAD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R900 BAD, 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 R900 BAD registered?
R900 BAD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R900 BAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R900 BAD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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