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R299 HDW

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HDW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,845 miles

front nearside road wheel has slight buckle to inner bead rim

Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,845 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nearside road wheel has slight buckle to inner bead rim

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,526 miles

front nearside flex brake hose metal ferrule start rust

rear nearside tyre worn to limit 1.6mm / outer wall cracking [change asap]

some 'flexing' in bulkhead area where steering rack secured

some diodes in eye level brake light ont working

Fail 29 Jan 2007 70,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front nearside brake hose start rust at ferrule

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

rear nearside tyre worn to limit 1.6mm with cracks to walls [suggest change asap]

some 'flexing' of bulkhead area where steering rack mounted

some diodes in eye level brake light

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,319 miles

both frony tyres worn to 3mm/nearside tyre also has worn shoulders

both rear tryres worn to 2mm with walls cracking/size 195 60x15 (V)

eye level brake light has some diodes not working

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

travel on parking brake lever

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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R299 HDW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R299 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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What year was R299 HDW registered?

R299 HDW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R299 HDW safe to buy?

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