MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front & both rear brake discs rusting
both rear brake pipes rusting slightly
fuel filter rusting
nearside front brake juddering slightly
nearside headlamp damaged
one bulb out in hi-level stop lamp
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
SRS lamp on
both front brake discs worn
both rear brake pipes rusting
fuel filter rusting
nearside headlamp lens damaged
offside rear brake disc juddering slightly
rear exhaust very corroded & blowing slightly
Oil leak
SRS lamp on
both front brake discs worn
both rear brake pipes rusting
fuel filter rusting
nearside headlamp lens damaged
offside rear brake disc juddering slightly
rear exhaust very corroded & blowing slightly
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside headlamp chipped
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
SRS lamp on
Nearside headlamp chipped
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
SRS lamp on
SRS lamp on
nearside rear brake disc rusted
rear brake pads wearing
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres getting low
nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advise four wheel alignment and fuel cap has slight damage
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R966 HWL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R966 HWL, 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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R966 HWL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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