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R369 OWT

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,241 mi
Last recorded80,241 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 OWT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 80,241 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear seat (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure main pipe to fuel tank from filler neck (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working indicators staying on (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under front passengers seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced takes a long time to work,comparied to offside rear (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play in centre track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,930 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished but no visible ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished but no visible ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

tank strap corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,166 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,098 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,197 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 64,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 58,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,679 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,491 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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R369 OWT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R369 OWT, 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 R369 OWT registered?

R369 OWT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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