MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
exhaust corroded
h/brake slightly high
stone chip zone A/B
suspension components corroded
Oil leak
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust rear silencer in a corroded condition
exhaust system in a corroded condition
slight deterioration to rear number plate
slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre
some aread of under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust rear silencer in a corroded condition
exhaust system in a corroded condition
slight deterioration to rear number plate
slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre
some aread of under vehicle corrosion
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
corrosion to all suspension & hub components
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
corrosion to all suspension & hub components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres worn low inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear inner side light not working
Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
chip in front windscreen
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R957 JFD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R957 JFD, 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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R957 JFD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1998.
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