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R109 OVN

1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,213 mi
Last recorded124,213 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 OVN
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 119,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 119,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 114,383 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS SHOW CORROSION.

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES METAL FIXINGS CORRODED TO LIMIT.

BOTH REAR BRAKE LINK PIPES CORRODED TO LIMIT.

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT FULLY WORKING.

FRONT NO. PLATE POOR CONDITION.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM TO LOWER LIMIT.

REAR DISC PADS NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 114,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS SHOW CORROSION.

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES METAL FIXINGS CORRODED TO LIMIT.

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT FULLY WORKING.

FRONT NO. PLATE POOR CONDITION.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM TO LOWER LIMIT.

REAR BRAKE LINK PIPES CORRODED TO LIMIT.

REAR DISC PADS NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS.

REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 98,092 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 98,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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R109 OVN is a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 OVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R109 OVN registered?

R109 OVN is a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R109 OVN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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