MOT History from tests of petrol SAAB 900s year 1984

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Pass percent:64.80%

(The average a petrol SAAB 900 year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:1,892 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	122
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	98
Headlamp aim out of alignment	85
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	77
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Registration plate lamp issues	63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	55
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Registration plate issues	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol SAAB 900s year 1984

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