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R310 BBP

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,198 mi
Last recorded118,198 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 BBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 118,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 115,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 115,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,509 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 110,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 100,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 97,965 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension struts corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 94,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,681 miles

crack in nearside headlight glass but not obscuring beam image

front exhaust heat cover insecure

wear at rear offside brake disc

wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 1 Nov 2007 85,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in nearside headlight glass but not obscuring beam image

front exhaust heat cover insecure

wear at rear offside brake disc

wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,071 miles

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

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

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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R310 BBP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R310 BBP, 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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R310 BBP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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