MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,455 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Check engine warning light illuminated
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
engine malfunction light illuminated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
engine malfunction light illuminated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front indicator lense damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front side light working but dim
offside front wing has slight damage
plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front side light working but dim
offside front wing has slight damage
plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outter sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
rear exhaust box start to rust
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S263 JLM is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S263 JLM, 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 S263 JLM registered?
S263 JLM is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 August 1998.
Is S263 JLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S263 JLM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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