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R338 JEV

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 JEV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,503 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2018 144,796 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 144,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 143,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 143,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 143,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,831 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 142,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,566 miles

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 )

Pass 22 Sep 2009 142,044 miles

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

front no plate needs att

Pass 17 Sep 2008 140,383 miles

front no plate needs att

Pass 31 Jul 2007 137,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 132,265 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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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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