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R310 LRE

1998 Saab 900 XS

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 LRE
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 147,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 147,398 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s rear tyre low tread (border pass).

n/s wing mirror cracked.

o/s rear arch corrosion.

rear brake application uneven.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear shocks damp.

Pass 27 Apr 2006

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R310 LRE is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R310 LRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R310 LRE registered?

R310 LRE is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R310 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 LRE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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