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R319 BBP

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 BBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 117,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight lens has slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front suspension struts showing signs of corrosion

power steering pipe at front of radiator slightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear beam axle and brake back plates

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

n/s and o/s rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine water pipe under exhaust manifold corroded

stone chip to o/s/f headlamp glass

Fail 20 Jun 2017 116,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine water pipe under exhaust manifold corroded

stone chip to o/s/f headlamp glass

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,225 miles

Both rear tyres were under-inflated

Brake fluid discoloured

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has stone-chip

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre under-inflated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 116,225 miles

Both rear tyres were under-inflated

Brake fluid discoloured

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp has stone-chip

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chips on o/s/f headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,261 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 113,487 miles

engine metal coolant pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 30 May 2012 113,484 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre pressures low

engine metal coolant pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jun 2011 112,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 111,046 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 111,046 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 109,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 109,488 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 95,703 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 95,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 82,747 miles

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

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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R319 BBP is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R319 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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R319 BBP is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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