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R148 TJH

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,492 mi
Last recorded103,492 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 TJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,492 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,489 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,873 miles

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,933 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,225 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,563 miles

very small crack in A zone..about 7 mm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,125 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 96,751 miles

front tyres wearing low

outer sills not inspected due to fitted covers

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,649 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 93,642 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chip to windscreen

high level stop lamp partially working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R148 TJH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R148 TJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R148 TJH registered?

R148 TJH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R148 TJH safe to buy?

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