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R300 LOR

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,775 mi
Last recorded118,775 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 LOR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,362 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 111,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 108,029 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,791 miles

Fuel filler pipe split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,676 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 99,211 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 81,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 77,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 73,920 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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R300 LOR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R300 LOR, 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 R300 LOR registered?

R300 LOR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R300 LOR safe to buy?

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