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R216 JPF

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,600 mi
Last recorded184,600 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 JPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 184,600 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 184,600 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 178,502 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 163,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 155,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 144,710 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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R216 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R216 JPF, 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 R216 JPF registered?

R216 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R216 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 JPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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