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R282 EDX

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,465 mi
Last recorded142,465 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 EDX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,465 miles

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

both front tyres perished

oil leak

play in offside front steering rack mounting at bulkhead

Fail 29 Jul 2016 142,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

oil leak

play in offside front steering rack mounting at bulkhead

Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,126 miles

Oil leak

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 139,126 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,464 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

chip to screen

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail around spring mount

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and two nails in tyre

power steering pipes at rack and steering rack wet but no sign of a leak time of test

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail and offside floor pan

Fail 27 Jun 2014 136,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

chip to screen

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail around spring mount

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and two nails in tyre

power steering pipes at rack and steering rack wet but no sign of a leak time of test

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail and offside floor pan

Pass 3 Jun 2013 132,374 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 132,371 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 128,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 115,191 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 110,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 104,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 97,252 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front pads are low

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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R282 EDX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R282 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.

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What year was R282 EDX registered?

R282 EDX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R282 EDX safe to buy?

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