MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front numberplate damaged
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre worn low and worn on inner and outer shoulders
nearside rear tyre starting to wear low
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
offside headlight partially insecure
offside rear shock absorber weaping
offside rear tyre worn low and worn on inner edge
offside wingmirror outer casing missing
rear exhuast box deteriorating
slight leak from steering rack
stonechip in windscreen
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear shock absorbers weaping
engine warning light on
front numberplate damaged
nearside front tyre worn low and worn on inner/outer shoulders
nearside rear tyre starting to wear low
offside headlight partially insecure
offside rear tyre worn low and wearing on inner shoulder
offside wingmirror outer casing missing
slight buckle in nearside front inner wheel rim
slight leak from steering rack and from PAS pipe/hose
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked.
Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked.
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
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 TLX 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 58.3%.
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 R965 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 R965 TLX registered?
R965 TLX is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R965 TLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 TLX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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