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R214 JSF

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 JSF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,015 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,001 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 76,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,108 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads becoming low

slight corrosion to o/s front flitch

Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,603 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 57,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS STIFF TO TURN

BAULKHEAD FLEXING AT STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

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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R214 JSF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R214 JSF, 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 R214 JSF registered?

R214 JSF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R214 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 JSF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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