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R143 OJR

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,947 mi
Last recorded143,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 OJR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 143,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside wing mirror casing missing

Fail 18 Jun 2011 143,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside wing mirror casing missing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 138,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 138,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 132,817 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 132,817 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 125,954 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,506 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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R143 OJR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R143 OJR, 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 R143 OJR registered?

R143 OJR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R143 OJR safe to buy?

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