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R154 JGP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 JGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 76,740 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,757 miles

Rear exhaust box noisey

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,757 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust braket pipe and box joint (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,726 miles

warning light illuminated on dash.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

warning light illuminated on dash.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,794 miles

Central warning light on

Check front exhaust

Igintion switch will need attention

Near side hand brake cable will need attention

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central warning light on

Check front exhaust

Igintion switch will need attention

Near side hand brake cable will need attention

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,682 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 56,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,066 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,445 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock absorbers very weak in operation

flexing at steering rack mounting areas when steering operated

nut missing at down pipe to manifold

Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock absorbers very weak in operation

flexing at steering rack mounting areas when steering operated

nut missing at down pipe to manifold

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

flexing in steering rack mounting area when steering operated

Fail 28 Jul 2007 31,540 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,540 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2005 26,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre generally worn low inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 26,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside front tyre generally worn low inner edge.

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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R154 JGP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R154 JGP, 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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R154 JGP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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