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R212 UWB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 UWB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,062 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,850 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 137,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour flashing blue (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 134,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

under body corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2013 130,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,410 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front brake disc's

corrosion to rear brake disc's

corrrosion to exhaust system

front wipers smearing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 11 Sep 2012 123,410 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front brake disc's

corrosion to rear brake disc's

corrrosion to exhaust system

front wipers smearing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,708 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

exhaust clamp corroded away

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

oil leak

slight leak on o/s/f shocker

slight play to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

neraside front bumper damaged

offside fron t flexy has a small chafe mark

rear discs pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,184 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

neraside front bumper damaged

offside fron t flexy has a small chafe mark

rear discs pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2009 103,157 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level on minimum

front pads wearing thin

lights fitted in all wheel arches

nearside rear has a puncture

number plates cable tied on

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,157 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level on minimum

front pads wearing thin

lights fitted in all wheel arches

nearside rear has a puncture

number plates cable tied on

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,608 miles

205/50/16 V o/s/f low on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,308 miles

both rear discs worn

front discs warped

hand brake high

n/s/f w-bearing slight noise

Pass 30 Aug 2006 79,820 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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R212 UWB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R212 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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R212 UWB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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