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R207 BWY

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 BWY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,927 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 119,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not checked due to exhaust blowing

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,392 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,392 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 15 May 2013 105,418 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 94,439 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 94,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,136 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 54,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 45,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R207 BWY is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R207 BWY, 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 R207 BWY registered?

R207 BWY is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R207 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 BWY shows 15 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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