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R124 ABK

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,183 mi
Last recorded112,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 ABK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,183 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

floor pans and chassis rails corroded

offside front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

chip to windscreen

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

chips to windscreen

offside front chassis rails corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 106,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

chips to windscreen

offside front chassis rails corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 103,781 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

chips to windscreen

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 100,746 miles

Check Engine, warning light illuminated

Nearside front tyre worn to the outer edge of the treaded area

Offside front tyre, outer wall is cut but NOT to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Check Engine, warning light illuminated

Nearside front tyre worn to the outer edge of the treaded area

Offside front tyre, outer wall is cut but NOT to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted to vehicle

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,032 miles

Clutch pedal very heavy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion forming on nearside front of floor and offside front of floor

Fail 30 Dec 2013 98,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Clutch pedal very heavy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion forming on nearside front of floor and offside front of floor

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,961 miles

Clutch pedal heavy

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Clutch pedal heavy

Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust leaking

front brakes binding

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2012 90,432 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in off side front outer tyre wall

exhaust leaking

front brakes binding

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake discs surface corrosion

rear tyres cracked, perished and getting low

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,539 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake discs surface corrosion

rear tyres cracked, perished and getting low

wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,652 miles

chips in screen

Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,379 miles

Back box badly corroded

Both Rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

Both rear indicator`s just starting too show white light

O/S/F very slight brake binding

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,082 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,046 miles

Front brake pads and discs getting low

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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R124 ABK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R124 ABK, 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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R124 ABK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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