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R398 FNH

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 FNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 137,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 137,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 134,489 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 130,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 130,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 124,615 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 120,301 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 120,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

handbrake high on lever

offside front door check strap loose

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2005 113,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 113,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R398 FNH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R398 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 R398 FNH registered?

R398 FNH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R398 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 FNH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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