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R417 AEW

1998 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 AEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,634 miles

both front shock inserts show threads but appear secure.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,641 miles

secondary tread on front tyres wearing.

shock and spring on o/s/f corroded.

wipers split

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,639 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

secondary tread on front tyres wearing.

shock and spring on o/s/f corroded.

wipers split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,595 miles

front discs slightly marked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,568 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low inner/

Fail 7 Nov 2008 51,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre low inner/

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,863 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 47,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 44,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre badly stepped and has cuts in tread.

offside front brake disc scored and ribbed

Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,685 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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R417 AEW is a 1998 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R417 AEW, 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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R417 AEW is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R417 AEW safe to buy?

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