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R305 ARJ

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,999 mi
Last recorded106,999 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,999 miles

n/s rear shock absorber sleeve corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 106,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s rear shock absorber sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,649 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2013 106,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,643 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,267 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine vacuum pipe leaking

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroding

offside rear shock absorber casing corroding

rear foot brake application uneven (23%)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 89,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 71,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,266 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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R305 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R305 ARJ, 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 R305 ARJ registered?

R305 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R305 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 ARJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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