MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,985 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
2x left bulbs in hight level brake lamp inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust down pipe flexi pipe is deteriorating
exhaust has slight corrosion in areas
front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear/ deterioration
front number plate is cracked
front wipers have slight wear/noisy
offside front headlamp lens is cracked
rear brake pipes and brake pipes along chassis have been greased up. unable to carry out full inspection. suspect have corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
2x left bulbs in hight level brake lamp inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust down pipe flexi pipe is deteriorating
exhaust has slight corrosion in areas
front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear/ deterioration
front number plate is cracked
front wipers have slight wear/noisy
offside front headlamp lens is cracked
rear brake pipes and brake pipes along chassis have been greased up. unable to carry out full inspection. suspect have corrosion
Chip in o/s/f h/lamp
N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Chip in o/s/f h/lamp
N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R965 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R965 SJB, 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 R965 SJB registered?
R965 SJB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R965 SJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 SJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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