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R342 ARJ

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 129,132 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2010 119,058 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 119,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 116,060 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 116,046 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s font shock absorbers severeley corroded

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,157 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 102,671 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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R342 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver 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 R342 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R342 ARJ registered?

R342 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R342 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 ARJ 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.

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