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R309 ARJ

1998 Saab 90

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,359 mi
Last recorded83,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 90100,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,359 miles

Handbrake is nearly at the limit ot travel and the n/s/r tyre has wall damage.o/s/f tyre is well worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 70,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2007 70,529 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2006 62,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front fog light insecure

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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R309 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 90 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 100,072 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 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R309 ARJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R309 ARJ registered?

R309 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 90, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R309 ARJ safe to buy?

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