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R198 CCL

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 CCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 127,497 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2010 127,497 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 120,188 miles

TRACKING CHECK

engine has slight oil leak

front shocks becoming weak

n/s/r tyre very close to limits

rear catches on roof not clipped in leaving gap at rear of roof

rear exhaust box heavy corroded

some oil round steering rack but no leak found

some seat belts have slight damage

Fail 29 Jan 2009 120,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

TRACKING CHECK

engine has slight oil leak

front shocks becoming weak

n/s/r tyre very close to limits

rear catches on roof not clipped in leaving gap at rear of roof

rear exhaust box heavy corroded

some oil round steering rack but no leak found

some seat belts have slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 95,477 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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R198 CCL is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R198 CCL, 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 R198 CCL registered?

R198 CCL is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R198 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 CCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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