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R227 VMJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 VMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,900 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake pads getting low

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt anchor damage

Fail 28 Jan 2014 110,900 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake pads getting low

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt anchor damage

Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

dash warning lamp on

engine check light on

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn badly on edges and deep cut to side wall

offside mirror damaged

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear seat belt anchor damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,860 miles

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

Left front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders. Right front tyre wearing inner shoulder, recommend a tracking check

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 91,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,623 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,828 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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R227 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R227 VMJ, 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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R227 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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