MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Front discs/pads worn very low
Front numberplate cracked and discolouring
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear shock absorber weaping
Play in offside front lower suspension bush
Rear brake discs corroding
Rear brake ferrels corroded
Rear brake pads starting to wear low
STRONG ADVISE:Both front tyres worn low,and worn on inner/outer shoulders
Several small cracks/stonechips found in windscreen
Slight engine oil leak from sumpbung
Slight exhaust blows from two centre join areas,as with rear box join area
Travel on handbrake
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Front discs/pads worn very low
Front numberplate cracked and discolouring
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside rear shock absorber weaping
Play in offside front lower suspension bush
Rear brake discs corroding
Rear brake ferrels corroded
Rear brake pads starting to wear low
STRONG ADVISE:Both front tyres worn low,and worn on inner/outer shoulders
Several small cracks/stonechips found in windscreen
Slight engine oil leak from sumpbung
Slight exhaust blows from two centre join areas,as with rear box join area
Travel on handbrake
both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.
front numberplate starting to discolour.
front pads starting to wear low.
rear brake ferrels rusty.
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R996 AKP is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R996 AKP, 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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R996 AKP is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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