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R348 SCF

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 SCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,036 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 93,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 86,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 82,864 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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R348 SCF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R348 SCF, 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 R348 SCF registered?

R348 SCF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R348 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 SCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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