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R232 JPF

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,063 mi
Last recorded183,063 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 JPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2015 183,063 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle no emissions test (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all front and rear floors starting to rust

Pass 15 Aug 2014 176,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 176,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 168,492 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 168,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,011 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 161,925 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 154,735 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 154,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 148,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 141,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 134,254 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 126,538 miles

1 bulb inop at high level stop lamp

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear flexi hose ferruls corroded

exhaust rear joint slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 126,538 miles

1 bulb inop at high level stop lamp

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear flexi hose ferruls corroded

exhaust rear joint slight leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,942 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 118,942 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R232 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R232 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 R232 JPF registered?

R232 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R232 JPF safe to buy?

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