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R358 FGN

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 FGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,951 miles

Rear exhaust blowing slightly and one mount missing.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 113,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

One OSR position light not working.

Rear exhaust blowing slightly and one mount missing.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,350 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear inner edges both front and n/s rear tyres

Fail 31 Jan 2012 106,275 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear inner edges both front and n/s rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,666 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,336 miles

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

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

rear no plate is deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,217 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R358 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R358 FGN, 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 R358 FGN registered?

R358 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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