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R385 PHG

1998 Saab 900 XS Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 PHG
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 131,480 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 131,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 119,600 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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R385 PHG is a 1998 Saab 900 XS Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R385 PHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R385 PHG registered?

R385 PHG is a 1998 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R385 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 PHG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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