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R249 FVW

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 FVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,460 miles

Air/Vacume leak on engine

Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 108,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,567 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,205 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 88,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 88,818 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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R249 FVW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R249 FVW, 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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How do I check the history of R249 FVW?

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What year was R249 FVW registered?

R249 FVW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R249 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 FVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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