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R277 OCU

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 OCU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 94,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The n/s/f indicator lamp is damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,374 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 86,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,561 miles

STEERING WHEEL HAS FREE PLAY †O/S/R BRAKE PIPE HAS CORRODED

Fail 8 Dec 2005 77,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

STEERING WHEEL HAS FREE PLAY †O/S/R BRAKE PIPE HAS CORRODED

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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R277 OCU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R277 OCU, 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 R277 OCU registered?

R277 OCU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R277 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 OCU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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