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R351 NUD

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,425 mi
Last recorded114,425 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 NUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 114,425 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 112,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play at steering column

Pass 21 Jan 2012 112,385 miles

slight play at steering column

Fail 21 Jan 2011 105,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake disc pitted

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight wear at steering column bush

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,929 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight wear at steering column bush

Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,923 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN BUSH

WORN BEARING NOISE FROM ENGINE

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,096 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 92,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre only just above legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2007 84,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 84,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise: nearside rear brake flexi pipe ferrule corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise: nearside rear brake flexi pipe ferrule corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 624,640 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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R351 NUD is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R351 NUD, 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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R351 NUD is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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