MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to steering arm on offside front suspension strut.
Minor damage to offside front wheel rim.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear silencer very corroded.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to steering arm on offside front suspension strut.
Minor damage to offside front wheel rim.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust system is rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Ignition faulty?? trouble to get car started
Oil leak
hand brake lever is close to the end of its travel
n/s/f indicator lense/cover broken
rear No plate deteriorated
squeal/noise from o/s/r wheel/brake area
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R940 EGJ 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 R940 EGJ, 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 R940 EGJ registered?
R940 EGJ is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R940 EGJ safe to buy?
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