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R308 ARJ

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,624 mi
Last recorded169,624 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 169,624 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 169,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 157,639 miles

Battery insecure

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

number plates slightly diteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2008 148,610 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 148,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 131,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 111,298 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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R308 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R308 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 R308 ARJ registered?

R308 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R308 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 ARJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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