MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
areas of corrosion to underside
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
areas of corrosion to underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan corroded
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
corrosion to both rear chassis rails
corrosion to both rear inner sills
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
chips to windscreen
corrosion to rear inner sills
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to rear outer sills
hydraulic brake master cylinder damp
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Hydraulic brake master cylinder damp
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
chips to windscreen
corrosion to rear inner sills
corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
heavy corrosion to floors
slight exhaust blow at rear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f wiper blade poor condition
chip on windscreen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all four tyres wearing inner edges
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R961 FKO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R961 FKO, 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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R961 FKO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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