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R284 HDW

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 HDW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,718 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 119,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,245 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 118,245 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,936 miles

eml light lit / exhaust blow at front flexi / o/s/r disc badly corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,125 miles

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

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

minor exhaust blow at flexible pipe

o/s/r shockabsorber apears to be coated in greese

slight pitting to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2010 108,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,651 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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R284 HDW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R284 HDW, 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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R284 HDW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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