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R311 DDS

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 DDS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 112,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,659 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 105,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s dip beam image is slightly blurred

parking brake efficiency is 19% but lock up achieved on all wheels

rear flexy brake hose ferrules corrded but not seriously weakened

slight imbalance to front brakes 8%

slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Jan 2009 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s dip beam image is slightly blurred

parking brake efficiency is 17% and just above the 16% minimum but lock up achieved on both wheels

rear flexy brake hose ferrules corrded but not seriously weakened

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Feb 2006 80,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,557 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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R311 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R311 DDS, 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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R311 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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