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R276 UKP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,682 mi
Last recorded151,682 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 UKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 151,682 miles

n/s wiper blade is split

o/s wiper blade is split

Fail 25 Mar 2008 151,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper blade is split

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Mar 2007 140,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 140,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 129,193 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

plastic covers on door sills

Pass 3 Mar 2006 129,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

plastic covers on door sills

Fail 21 Feb 2006 129,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre getting near legal limit

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s wiper blade torn

plastic cover on door sills

rear heat sheild insercure

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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R276 UKP 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 42.9%.

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 R276 UKP, 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 R276 UKP registered?

R276 UKP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is R276 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 UKP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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