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R248 MDG

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 MDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 122,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

slight movement at steering rack mountings

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 118,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,564 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake has low reserve travel

nearside rear shock absorber outter casing corroded and slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,564 miles

handbrake has low reserve travel

nearside rear shock absorber outter casing corroded and slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil filter leaking

exhaust front pipe flexible section corroded & breaking up

front No plate damaged

front brake discs worn

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

rear brake discs corroded

wiper bubbers split

Fail 28 Feb 2011 108,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

(1) exhaust mounting disconnected

(1) exhaust mounting missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front suspension strut casings corroded

engine oil filter leaking

exhaust front pipe flexible section corroded & breaking up

exhaust rear mout perished & split

exhaust rear section corroded & leaking

exhaust rear section fouling on brake pipe

exhaust rear section to centre section flange joit badly corroded & slight leak

exhaust rear silencer fouling on shockabsorber casing

exhaust rear silencer fouling tyre

front No plate damaged

front brake discs worn

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

rear brake discs corroded

wiper bubbers split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,753 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 88,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,991 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 84,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 79,842 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,942 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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R248 MDG is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R248 MDG, 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 R248 MDG registered?

R248 MDG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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