MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output cover cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output cover cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator and n\s rear indicator white (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak blow at the rear join (7.1.2)
Steering system fouling steering wheel up and down movement excessive (2.2.D.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section hole (7.1.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S208 SJN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S208 SJN, 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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What year was S208 SJN registered?
S208 SJN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1998.
Is S208 SJN safe to buy?
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