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R278 MFX

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 MFX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear sill end corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,250 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S REAR SILL END/INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brakes imbalanced

rear inner wheel arches corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake increase rate uneven

rear inner wheel arches corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake imbalance 30%

rear inner wheel arches corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,995 miles

all brakes juddering slightly

front of offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

h.t. king lead about to break

Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,694 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brakes juddering slightly

power steering pipes damp

Fail 12 Jul 2016 102,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake discs corroded

all brakes juddering slightly

power steering pipes damp

Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,799 miles

exhaust front flexi joints deteriorated.

exhaust rear silencer in very poor condition.

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

rear tyres perished.

steering rack damp.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,689 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch.

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated.

exhaust rear silencer in very poor condition.

Fail 20 May 2014 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch.

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated.

exhaust rear silencer in very poor condition.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,860 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f indicator faded

power steering rack oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 93,845 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f indicator faded

power steering rack oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 91,019 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,799 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 74,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2007 69,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 69,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Side walls starting to crack on off side rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2006 65,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Evidence of wear on front brake disc's

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre walls cracked & worn close to limits

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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R278 MFX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R278 MFX, 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 R278 MFX registered?

R278 MFX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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