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R395 AEW

1998 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,795 mi
Last recorded183,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 XS117,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 AEW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2007 183,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 167,174 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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R395 AEW is a 1998 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R395 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R395 AEW registered?

R395 AEW is a 1998 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R395 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 AEW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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