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R115 TMO

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,250 mi
Last recorded191,250 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 TMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 191,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 191,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 187,064 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear brake disc corroding

o/s front bumper dammaged

Fail 10 Sep 2011 186,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear brake disc corroding

o/s front bumper dammaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 181,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 176,876 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 176,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 163,674 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 163,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 148,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 148,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 135,467 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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R115 TMO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R115 TMO, 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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What year was R115 TMO registered?

R115 TMO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R115 TMO safe to buy?

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