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R134 TYA

1998 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,329 mi
Last recorded123,329 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 TYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 123,329 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges -- corrosion beginning to rear spring mounting areas

Pass 2 May 2013 120,332 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 120,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,765 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,189 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 115,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

all coil springs corroded

both rear flexi brake hose ends badly corroded

corrosion to both rear chassis legs at spring seats and in o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f track rod end and bottom ball joint gaiters split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 115,494 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

all coil springs corroded

auxilliary drive belt very poor condition

both rear flexi brake hose ends badly corroded

corrosion to both rear chassis legs at spring seats and in o/s/r wheel arch

front brake pads and discs appear well worn

o/s/f track rod end and bottom ball joint gaiters split

very long parkbrake lever travel

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,378 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 113,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,132 miles

both front tyres well worn on edges

both rear tyres well worn and badly perished 215/45/17

corrosion to both rear chassis legs at spring seats

long parkbrake lever travel

minor exhaust leaks at joints

Fail 23 Apr 2008 111,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres well worn on edges

both rear tyres well worn and badly perished 215/45/17

corrosion to both rear chassis legs at spring seats

long parkbrake lever travel

minor exhaust leaks at joints

Pass 30 Apr 2007 108,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,794 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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R134 TYA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R134 TYA, 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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R134 TYA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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