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R11 OHH

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

218,936 mi
Last recorded218,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 OHH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 218,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 218,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 218,786 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 218,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 218,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 216,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 216,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 209,725 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 204,286 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 192,282 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 171,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 171,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 154,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 154,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 143,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,938 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 101,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,299 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 101,289 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,615 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyre sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre 3 mm

rear brake hose ferruls corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shock absorbers corroded

front tyre sidewalls damaged

offside rear tyre 3 mm

rear brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,816 miles

1x bulb in centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r sidewalls

front and rear brake discs scored and lipped

front shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3mm, badly worn on inner and outer edges and cracking on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

slight play in lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering column

Fail 31 Mar 2010 90,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1x bulb in centre stop lamp inop

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r sidewalls

front and rear brake discs scored and lipped

front shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3mm, badly worn on inner and outer edges and cracking on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

slight play in lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

oil leaks

oil level on min

Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

oil leaks

oil level on min

Fail 31 Mar 2008 81,789 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Handbrake poor.

Nearside rear shock slightly wet.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight exhaust leak on middle to back box joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,789 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Handbrake poor.

Nearside rear shock slightly wet.

Slight exhaust leak on middle to back box joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 76,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering Rack Mounting Point Has Slight Movement. Its Possible That The bulkhead Is Starting To Crack. Advise To Go To Dealer

Pass 14 Oct 2005 67,818 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 67,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R11 OHH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 R11 OHH, 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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R11 OHH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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