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R237 ACK

1998 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 ACK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,914 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CASES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 100,910 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW PAINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CASES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,906 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 95,906 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 93,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 73,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 63,883 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,188 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 56,905 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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R237 ACK is a 1998 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R237 ACK, 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 R237 ACK registered?

R237 ACK is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R237 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 ACK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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