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R226 JPF

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,737 mi
Last recorded156,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 JPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 156,737 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nsr tyre perished and feathered on the inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Os side repeater lens missing

Osr tyre worn close the legal limit (2mm) on the inner edge and feathered on the outer edge

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

hand brake long

oil leak

osr light lens cracked

Fail 20 May 2010 156,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

hand brake long

osr light lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 148,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel and tyre have slight damage

o/s/f wing indicator cover damage

Pass 21 May 2008 139,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front, front lower arm centre bushes slightlyt perished

offside front indicator lamp damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

starter motor noise

stone chip in nearside front head lamp glass

Pass 21 May 2007 131,657 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

started motor noise

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front, front lower arm centre bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and has slight damage to outer side wall

offside front indicator lamp damaged

stone chip in nearside front head lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2006 121,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

osr light lense cracked

various oil leaks from engine and slight oil leak from osf inner drive shaft seal

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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R226 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black 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 R226 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 R226 JPF registered?

R226 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R226 JPF safe to buy?

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