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R416 SRH

1998 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,760 mi
Last recorded149,760 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 SRH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 142,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 136,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,975 miles

both rear wheel arches taped up

handbrake long travel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,156 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2018 124,992 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut tower/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,537 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,230 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan in 3 x places clearly chalked up (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OTHER AREAS OF FLOOR ON BODY ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 85,448 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OTHER AREAS OF FLOOR ON BODY ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 72,356 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 72,356 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2006 67,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 67,344 miles

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

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 SRH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R416 SRH, 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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R416 SRH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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