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R213 JPF

1998 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,712 mi
Last recorded133,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 JPF
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2008 133,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

large quantity of mud under vehicle unable too inspect as thorough as i would like

slight corrosion too some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 25 Jan 2007 125,859 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R213 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R213 JPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R213 JPF registered?

R213 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R213 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 JPF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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