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R386 FNH

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,157 mi
Last recorded112,157 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 FNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 112,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,829 miles

Oil leak

stone chip n/s/headlamp

Pass 18 Sep 2008 100,969 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,305 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2007 93,305 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,083 miles

both front indicator bulbs have slight discolour

petrol cap top broken

Fail 18 Sep 2006 86,083 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs have slight discolour

petrol cap top broken

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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R386 FNH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R386 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R386 FNH registered?

R386 FNH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R386 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 FNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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