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R372 FGN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,423 mi
Last recorded142,423 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 FGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 142,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid looks very cloudy

Coil spring corroded Both rears & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked very close to reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside has extensive surface corrosion to body & components

Fail 11 Dec 2025 142,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & rear deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid looks very cloudy

Coil spring corroded Both rears & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defective bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked very close to reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside has extensive surface corrosion to body & components

Pass 18 Dec 2024 142,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi worn system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

P,A,S, noisy

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 141,454 miles

Both Front Brake Discs worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering noisy when operated

Fail 27 Dec 2023 141,454 miles

Both Front Brake Discs worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering noisy when operated

Pass 10 Oct 2022 135,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,776 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 130,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached TRACK ROD END (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,879 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 119,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 110,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is low on tread

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust hanger rubber bush missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is low on tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper is smearing slightly

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,059 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,961 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,989 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 71,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,914 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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R372 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R372 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 R372 FGN registered?

R372 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R372 FGN safe to buy?

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