MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust deterioating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)
General corrosion around vehicle
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust deterioating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)
General corrosion around vehicle
Plastic sill covers fitted
corrosion on shock absorber outer casings
exhaust generally in poor condition
Exhaust deterioating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake discs deterioating
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust deterioating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake discs deterioating
rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly
some corrosion on brake discs [vehicle been standing]
some corrosion on front shock absorber outer casings
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly
some corrosion on brake discs [vehicle been standing]
some corrosion on front shock absorber outer casings
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear of exhaust deterioating
Some slight corrosion to brake discs
Some slight damage to windscreen
Suspect front flexible brake hose ferules may be coroded(Unable to inspect due to rubber covers)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear of exhaust deterioating
Some slight corrosion to brake discs
Suspect front flexible brake hose ferules may be coroded(Unable to inspect due to rubber covers)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R959 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 R959 TRD, 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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What year was R959 TRD registered?
R959 TRD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R959 TRD safe to buy?
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