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R218 RCK

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 RCK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,031 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 90,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,770 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 73,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,508 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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R218 RCK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R218 RCK, 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 R218 RCK registered?

R218 RCK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R218 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 RCK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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