MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch corrosion 30cm from anchoridge (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification corrosion rear wheel arch less than 30cm from anchoridge (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust blowing middle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front n/s/f fog light brocken
Nearside Front wing /door mirror brocken
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
various body corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
various body corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside mirror cracked
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding
Nearside door mirror cracked
all brake pipes corroding
exhaust blowing at joint
front and rear brake ferulles corroded close to limit
nearside and offside front struts corroding
windscreen has a chip in zone a
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding
Nearside door mirror cracked
all brake pipes corroding
exhaust blowing at joint
front and rear brake ferulles corroded close to limit
nearside and offside front struts corroding
windscreen has a chip in zone a
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust front pipe flexy damaged
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing low + deteriorated
exhaust front pipe flexy damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front tyre has low tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front tyre has low tread on inner edge
both rear tyres slightly perished
both wipers split at ends
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres slightly perished
both wipers split at ends
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S808 APK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 S808 APK, 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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S808 APK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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