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R332 ARJ

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f bumper slightly inscure

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 164,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front bumper slightly inscure

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 159,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 159,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 151,081 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 151,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2012 13,649 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 13,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 133,656 miles

n/s/f macpherson strut is corroding heavily at the base where the spring sits.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 122,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,614 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 113,498 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 104,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 86,845 miles

both rear shock absorbers are starting to leak

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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R332 ARJ 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 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 R332 ARJ, 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 R332 ARJ registered?

R332 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R332 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 ARJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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