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R23 SUT

1998 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 SUT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 82,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 78,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 75,336 miles

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

body kit fitted to sills

Fail 31 May 2013 75,336 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

body kit fitted to sills

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,931 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2011 66,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 61,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,134 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 53,134 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 46,956 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 46,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,457 miles

body kit fitted to sills

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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R23 SUT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R23 SUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 SUT registered?

R23 SUT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R23 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 SUT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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