MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Main beam warning lamp is not working
exhaust pipe is fouling fuel tank
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
exhaust pipe is fouling fuel tank
mian beam warning light isnot working
near side front floor small hole near side front subframe small hole
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBC 473X is a 1981 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 109,887 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 XBC 473X, 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 45 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBC 473X registered?
XBC 473X is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is XBC 473X safe to buy?
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