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R365 JPN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 JPN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,398 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,783 miles

bonnet release lever insecure

drivers seat will not tilt to allow rear passengers to exit

Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,773 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

bonnet release lever insecure

drivers seat will not tilt to allow rear passengers to exit

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,134 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,419 miles

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

battery insecure

sill covers

Pass 13 May 2011 100,565 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 100,560 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 91,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,498 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 86,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,226 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 71,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 67,782 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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R365 JPN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R365 JPN, 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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R365 JPN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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