MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all jubilee clips on fuel neck and breathe pipe at rear heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre pressure low
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all jubilee clips on fuel neck and breathe pipe at rear heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre pressure low
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear silencer corroded
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)
air con pipe/hose split
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
air con pipe/hose split
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
noise in engine. ( poss water pump )
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no plate needs att
front no plate needs att
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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R338 JEV is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R338 JEV, 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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R338 JEV is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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