MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Advise front registration plate damaged
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust box rubber missing
offside front indicator lens damaged
offside front inner cv boot insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise front registration plate damaged
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust box rubber missing
offside front indicator lens damaged
offside front inner cv boot insecure
unable to see rear inner brake pads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate slightly cracked.
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R981 BUB is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 R981 BUB, 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 R981 BUB registered?
R981 BUB is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 5 December 1997.
Is R981 BUB safe to buy?
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