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R347 LNR

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,066 mi
Last recorded172,066 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 LNR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 172,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake pad damaged

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,705 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,539 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f fog light lens is cracked.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 63,351 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,812 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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R347 LNR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R347 LNR, 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 R347 LNR registered?

R347 LNR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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