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R237 FRP

1998 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,959 mi
Last recorded134,959 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 FRP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,959 miles

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

Offside Rear cracked in tread

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

gearbox mount deteriated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 134,959 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear cracked in tread

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

gearbox mount deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,241 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 127,239 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,795 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 74,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,138 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 FRP is a 1998 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R237 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

R237 FRP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R237 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 FRP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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