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R32 EWU

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,082 mi
Last recorded159,082 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 EWU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 159,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 158,152 miles

both rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded badly

both rear tyres worn lumpy

plastic side skirts fitted

rear exhaust joint worn to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 154,916 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

high viz brake lamp

rear number plate

Fail 20 Apr 2006 154,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn badly on edges and to limit

high vis brake light

rear number plate

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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R32 EWU is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R32 EWU, 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 R32 EWU registered?

R32 EWU is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R32 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 EWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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