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R281 EDX

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 EDX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 123,675 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 106,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,994 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 80,994 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6m innside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,318 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION. BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS BADLY CRACKED

TYRE SIZE 195/60/15H N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 1.6mm N/S/REAR 2mm O/S/REAR 1.6mm

Fail 7 Mar 2006 78,318 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION. BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS BADLY CRACKED

TYRE SIZE 195/60/15H N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 1.6mm N/S/REAR 2mm O/S/REAR 1.6mm

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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R281 EDX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R281 EDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R281 EDX?

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What year was R281 EDX registered?

R281 EDX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R281 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 EDX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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