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R371 SNR

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,417 mi
Last recorded141,417 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 SNR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 141,417 miles

offside front lens broken

Fail 13 Mar 2014 141,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front lens broken

Pass 16 Mar 2013 133,404 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,838 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 115,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,103 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 111,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

slight oil leak

slight play steering wheel

Fail 13 Jan 2009 110,800 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 105,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking and close to limit

Fail 18 Jan 2007 98,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 98,885 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 91,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 91,229 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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R371 SNR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R371 SNR, 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 R371 SNR registered?

R371 SNR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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