MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING BROKEN
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
NEARSIDE FRONT ABS RING BROKEN
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror glass cracked
alternator belt perishing
front brake discs corroding
rear brake pads low
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
alternator belt perishing
front brake discs corroding
rear brake pads low
gearbox has oil leak
rear metal brake pipes getting corroded
gearbox oil leaks
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R955 OPS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R955 OPS, 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 R955 OPS registered?
R955 OPS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R955 OPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R955 OPS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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