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R136 XTP

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,705 mi
Last recorded100,705 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 XTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,705 miles

Advise, Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre low on air.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,696 miles

Both number plates starting to seperate

Clutch stiff in operation

Exhaust manifold rusty

Front brake pads getting low and discs have lip and scoring on them

Front exhaust flexy pipe outer lining coming apart

Rear wiper blade split

Slight oil weep from O/S/F of engine

Stone chip in zone A but under 10mm

Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,696 miles

Both number plates starting to seperate

Clutch stiff in operation

Exhaust manifold rusty

Front brake pads getting low and discs have lip and scoring on them

Front exhaust flexy pipe outer lining coming apart

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight oil weep from O/S/F of engine

Stone chip in zone A but under 10mm

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,728 miles

Exhaust system very rusty and heat shield above centre box hanging down/insecure

HAVENT TESTED N/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 81,728 miles

Exhaust system very rusty and heat shield above centre box hanging down/insecure

HAVENT TESTED N/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,175 miles

Didnt test N/S/R seat belt due to child seat!!!

Handbrake comes up 8 clicks. Clutch heavy in operation. Signs of number plates seperating. some small stone chips on windscreen. Boot struts weeping. Aerial mast bent.

O/S/F brake disc scored on face. Rear brake discs rusty on outer face. Rear shocks wet. O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge and paint peeling/lifting on wheels.

Small weep from cylinder head. O/s drive shaft seal and selector shaft wet. Centre and rear exhaust boxes rusty and joint between the two also rusty. Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer side wall.

Fail 7 Feb 2007 72,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

OS drive seaj and Gear box selector seal leaking oil, advise repacement.

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear outter seat belts not checked as child seats fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,686 miles

N/S/R trye pressure low. Signs of number plates seperating. All wiper blades slightly marking screen. Lip on front brake discs and paint lifting on wheels.

No water coming out of Headlamp washer jets. All 4 indicator bulbs showing white light. Areial mast doesnt go up and down fully. Selector shaft and drive shaft seals leaking. Vacumn hose split on back of throttle. Back idler pulley noisey.

Slight weep from cyinder head. Boot struts weeping.Front PAS pipe rusty and wet. Components in engine bay and under side rusty.

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 XTP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R136 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

R136 XTP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R136 XTP safe to buy?

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