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R396 FNH

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

233,064 mi
Last recorded233,064 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 FNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 233,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 233,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 220,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 206,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 194,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 181,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 171,749 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 159,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 146,787 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 140,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 131,446 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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R396 FNH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R396 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 R396 FNH registered?

R396 FNH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R396 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 FNH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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