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R294 JVW

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 JVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 92,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 87,880 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,439 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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R294 JVW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R294 JVW, 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

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What year was R294 JVW registered?

R294 JVW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R294 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 JVW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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