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R383 FGN

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,584 mi
Last recorded154,584 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 FGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 154,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 152,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,262 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 144,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe loose on turbo (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,004 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,912 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 116,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,858 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,480 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly in inner edges

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 91,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,479 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,148 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R383 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R383 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 R383 FGN registered?

R383 FGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R383 FGN safe to buy?

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