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R136 TYA

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 TYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,800 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL TO BE ADJUSTED

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,591 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 88,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,325 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,414 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,001 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear discs lipped and rusty

rear pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,536 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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R136 TYA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R136 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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What year was R136 TYA registered?

R136 TYA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R136 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 TYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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