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R281 SST

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 SST
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,818 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Nearside Rear Floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,940 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel arch holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on edges

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 Wing corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 68,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,241 miles

brake pipes have applied protection

offside rear wing rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,701 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Fail 18 Apr 2012 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,885 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,885 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 60,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2006 47,408 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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R281 SST is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R281 SST, 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 R281 SST registered?

R281 SST is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R281 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 SST shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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