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R230 VMJ

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,582 mi
Last recorded103,582 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 VMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,582 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,701 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine noise evident

flex at bulkhead where steering rack is mounted, recommend further attention

o/s/ floor corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,682 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine noise evident

flex at bulkhead where steering rack is mounted, recommend further attention

o/s/ floor corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

floor corroded around drian plugs

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,676 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,986 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber

Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,015 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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R230 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R230 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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What year was R230 VMJ registered?

R230 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R230 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 VMJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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