MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,454 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre perishing
rear discs poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre perishing
rear discs poor condition
o/s/r tyre perishing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front reg plate deteriorated
o/s front headlamp cracked
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate slightly damaged
offside headlight damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate slightly damaged
offside headlight damaged
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R957 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R957 TLX, 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 R957 TLX registered?
R957 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R957 TLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R957 TLX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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