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R116 UFJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 UFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre showing wear and perished

offside front tyre showing wear

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres starting to show uneven wear

fuel cap slightly damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension legs corroding

rear tyres starting to show uneven wear

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension legs corroding

rear tyres starting to show uneven wear

Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,800 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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R116 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R116 UFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R116 UFJ registered?

R116 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R116 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 UFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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