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R958 TLX

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,108 mi
Last recorded112,108 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 TLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,108 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRont brake discs badly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/rear brake binding slightly & hand brake lever not moving

O/s/front tyre below limit on raised tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/rear brake binding slightly, Hand brake lever not moving

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 103,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/rear brake binding slightly, Hand brake lever not moving

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/hand brake cable corroded

O/s/rear tyre worn unevenly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/hand brake cable corroded

O/s/rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,661 miles

Both front tyres wareing on inner edges

Possible leak from power steering rack or pipes

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wareing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Possible leak from power steering rack or pipes

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,415 miles

Both head lamps stone chipped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both head lamps stone chipped

N/s/front tyre cracked but exposing cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,889 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,008 miles

o/s/headlamp stone chipped lamp wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,999 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 48,999 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/head lamp stone chipped & has wiper blade missing.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,090 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R958 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R958 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 R958 TLX registered?

R958 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R958 TLX safe to buy?

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