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R27 ORB

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,805 mi
Last recorded111,805 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 ORB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,805 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 111,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,137 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,348 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded from front pipe right through to rear

Advise front coil spring corroded

Advise interior mirror not fitted

Advise scuff marks on offside seatbelt

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Advise slight play in drivers seat frame

Advise stonechip to windscreen

Advise wiper blades starting to smear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 96,347 miles

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

Advise exhaust system corroded from front pipe right through to rear

Advise front coil spring corroded

Advise interior mirror not fitted

Advise scuff marks on offside seatbelt

Advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Advise slight play in drivers seat frame

Advise stonechip to windscreen

Advise wiper blades starting to smear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 94,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 76,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,263 miles

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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R27 ORB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R27 ORB, 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 R27 ORB registered?

R27 ORB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R27 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 ORB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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