MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chips to screen
front discs corroding
fuel cap damaged
nearside front road wheel damaged
nearside front tyre worn low
offside indicator security
scratches to screen
slight movement from steering rack mounting area
slight play in steering column
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chips to screen
fuel cap damaged
nearside front road wheel damaged
nearside front tyre worn low
offside indicator security
scratches to screen
slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?
Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R985 BEG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 124,014 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R985 BEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R985 BEG registered?
R985 BEG is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 24 December 1997.
Is R985 BEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 BEG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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