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R269 UDD

1998 Saab 95

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,326 mi
Last recorded108,326 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 95107,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 UDD
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,695 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,544 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber covered in grease

Offside Front shock absorber covered in grease

Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,794 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 104,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,136 miles

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2015 104,136 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,027 miles

both front shock absorbers undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 99,769 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,146 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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R269 UDD is a 1998 Saab 95 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R269 UDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R269 UDD is a 1998 Saab 95, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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