MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch starting to show corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross pipe ferrule nuts showing corrosion started (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion started to set in on coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Both fuel tank mounting straps showing bad corrosion started (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fallen out of locator - refitted. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch starting to show corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross pipe ferrule nuts showing corrosion started (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion started to set in on coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel tank filler pipe hose clamps rusted and broken. replaced x 2 (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Both fuel tank mounting straps showing bad corrosion started (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements.
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
slight corrosion off side rear shock absorber top mounting area
underside corrosion
Body has slight corrosion 2 areas in floor pan of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust heat shield loose over fuel tank
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body has slight corrosion 2 areas in floor pan of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust heat shield loose over fuel tank
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust centre / rear section heat shield insecure.
Exhaust flexible section poor condition but not blowing.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust centre / rear section heat shield insecure.
Exhaust flexible section poor condition but not blowing.
Fuel tank breather pipe securing clip missing.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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S916 VDP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 S916 VDP, 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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S916 VDP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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