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R188 UWB

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,517 mi
Last recorded91,517 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 UWB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,517 miles

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

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded advise replacement (7.1.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

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)

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

o s r tyre slight misshaped

oil leak

rear heat sheild loose

x2 rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalyst (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks on engine

both rear tyres are cracking on tyre walls

fuel cap faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,225 miles

x2 rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 15 Aug 2014 85,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

x2 rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,650 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)

slight cracking to side walls of rear tyres

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,647 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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)

slight cracking to side walls of rear tyres

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,086 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 63,056 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,674 miles

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

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

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

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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R188 UWB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R188 UWB, 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 R188 UWB registered?

R188 UWB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R188 UWB safe to buy?

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