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R295 SLE

1998 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S103,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 SLE
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,966 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 102,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

ENGINE OIL LOW

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 78,749 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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R295 SLE is a 1998 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R295 SLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R295 SLE?

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What year was R295 SLE registered?

R295 SLE is a 1998 Saab 900 S, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R295 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 SLE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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