MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s outer hand brake cable not secured under fuel tank
rear exhaust joint blowing slightly
rear no plate loose in holder
n/s outer hand brake cable not secured under fuel tank
rear exhaust joint blowing slightly
rear no plate loose in holder
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 POD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 POD, 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 R198 POD registered?
R198 POD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R198 POD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 POD 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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