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R421 SRH

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 SRH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 75,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,294 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,300 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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R421 SRH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R421 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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What year was R421 SRH registered?

R421 SRH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R421 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 SRH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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