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R416 FVX

1998 Saab 900

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,654 mi
Last recorded64,654 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 FVX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front and off side front tyre are worn on inner and outter shoulders

near side rear tyre outter wall has slight cracks

Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front and off side front tyre are worn on inner and outter shoulders

near side rear tyre outter wall has slight cracks

Pass 7 May 2010 62,933 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,030 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,030 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 48,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 48,899 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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R416 FVX is a 1998 Saab 900 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R416 FVX, 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 R416 FVX registered?

R416 FVX is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R416 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 FVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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