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R143 SRA

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,883 mi
Last recorded148,883 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 SRA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 148,883 miles

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

centre pipe hanger corroded

screen chipped

Fail 10 Jun 2010 148,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre pipe hanger corroded

screen chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2009 136,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 125,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 113,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 112,676 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 112,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 111,265 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 SRA is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R143 SRA, 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 SRA registered?

R143 SRA is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R143 SRA safe to buy?

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