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R392 XBT

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,274 mi
Last recorded97,274 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 XBT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,124 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 95,112 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,564 miles

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box minor leak of exhaust gases

power steering over filled

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,741 miles

slight power steering weep

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre has cracking to outer side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,831 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,886 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre edges starting to wear on edges

Fail 4 May 2011 65,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyre edges starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,866 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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R392 XBT is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R392 XBT, 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 R392 XBT registered?

R392 XBT is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R392 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 XBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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