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R423 JPF

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 JPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,870 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 151,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 149,492 miles

Nail in o/swear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 147,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,004 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 146,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 142,450 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 142,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 139,807 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 139,807 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 136,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 128,639 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 128,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 125,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 112,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 96,138 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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R423 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R423 JPF, 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 R423 JPF registered?

R423 JPF is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R423 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 JPF shows 18 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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