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R327 LRE

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,301 mi
Last recorded159,301 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 LRE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 159,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 151,635 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 151,635 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 142,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,147 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)

Fail 8 May 2013 125,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 125,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 118,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 111,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 103,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 96,524 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 96,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,320 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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R327 LRE is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R327 LRE, 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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What year was R327 LRE registered?

R327 LRE is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R327 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 LRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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