CarVerify

Free Car Check

R331 LRE

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,297 mi
Last recorded120,297 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 LRE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 115,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 106,852 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside front fog light not working.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Steering rack oilly.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 106,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside front fog light not working.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Steering rack oilly.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,745 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 80,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R331 LRE is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R331 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R331 LRE?

You can check the full history of R331 LRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R331 LRE registered?

R331 LRE is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R331 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 LRE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R331 LRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R331 LRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.