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R254 DDS

1998 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,508 mi
Last recorded120,508 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 DDS
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 120,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,030 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 110,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 104,645 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R254 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R254 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R254 DDS registered?

R254 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R254 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 DDS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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