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SAA 810T

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 810T
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 135,063 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cup mount, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 134,618 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 134,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,024 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 128,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,792 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,232 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 118,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corrded.

advise gearbox oil leak.

advise offside rear chassis starting to corrded where coli spring sits upper.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 114,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corrded.

advise gearbox oil leak.

advise offside rear chassis starting to corrded where coli spring sits upper.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 109,521 miles

advise corroision on chassis rear suspension spring mounting area

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise front and rear brake pads nearing legal limits

advise vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 109,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise corroision on chassis rear suspension spring mounting area

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise front and rear brake pads nearing legal limits

advise vehicle has coolant leak

advise vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 102,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 102,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,551 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 94,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2007 84,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,667 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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SAA 810T is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SAA 810T, 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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What year was SAA 810T registered?

SAA 810T is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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