MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement
offside rear tyre perished
rear silencer fouling coil spring
brake pipe rusty to nearside rear flexi hose
offside front tyre cracking at tread
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pipe rusty to nearside rear flexi hose
heatshield insecure at fuel tank
offside front tyre cracking at tread
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
rear number plate slightly discoloured
rear silencer corroded and weak
surface rust on offside rear brake disc
brake pipe across lower bulkhead rusty
front brake pads wearing thin
nearside front brake disc worn close to borderline
nearside rear flexi hose ferrules rusty
offside rear flexi hose ferrules rusty
rear number plate slightly discoloured
screw in offside rear tyre
surface rust on offside rear brake disc
rear number plate starting to discolour
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear number plate starting to discolour
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear slighners rusty
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
exhaust heat shield insucure at rear
handbrake travel border line
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 VUX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?
R957 VUX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R957 VUX safe to buy?
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