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R39 XNF

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,065 mi
Last recorded48,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 XNF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,065 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 48,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,632 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,624 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,541 miles

cat could be faulty readings up and down

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,241 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light swich stif

rear brakes sticking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light switch stiff to operate, but operation ok.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

sill covers fitted to vehicle

slight travel in parking brake lever

Fail 16 Mar 2010 45,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

sill covers fitted to vehicle

slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,413 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,728 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R39 XNF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R39 XNF, 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.

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What year was R39 XNF registered?

R39 XNF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R39 XNF safe to buy?

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