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R244 DMY

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 DMY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,173 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 98,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,293 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,474 miles

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

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

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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R244 DMY is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R244 DMY, 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

How do I check the history of R244 DMY?

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What year was R244 DMY registered?

R244 DMY is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R244 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 DMY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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