MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,915 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet near both top mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
check engine light on
no reverse lights
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch 2 areas (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor seat mounting area hole (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor middle near fuel tank (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure middle to back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
check engine light on
no reverse lights
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet near both top mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested Unable to obtain reading due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Body to Axle Flexible (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft to g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing Top (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center Floor (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing to Main Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center Floor (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower sus/arm dust cover insecure
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower sus/arm dust cover insecure
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion of rear brake discs.
slight deterioration of rear number plates.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion of rear brake discs.
slight deterioration of rear number plates.
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R942 DWX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 R942 DWX, 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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R942 DWX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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