MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R226 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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