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R226 DDS

1998 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 DDS
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 102,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,800 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,516 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R226 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R226 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R226 DDS registered?

R226 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R226 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 DDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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