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R425 VAO

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 VAO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 132,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

after filling washer tank and coolant header tank found washers leaking on off side front head light washer

air con condencer fins coming away

both rear tyres cracking

clutch has a low bighting point and is difficult to select revers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to off side rear arch and scuff marks near side rear

front number plate cracked

outer casing on off side front door mirror lose

personals in boot

rear number plate starting to fade

stone chip in near side front head light lense

Fail 20 Sep 2010 132,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

after filling washer tank and coolant header tank found washers leaking on off side front head light washer

air con condencer fins coming away

both rear tyres cracking

clutch has a low bighting point and is difficult to select revers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to off side rear arch and scuff marks near side rear

front number plate cracked

outer casing on off side front door mirror lose

personals in boot

rear number plate starting to fade

stone chip in near side front head light lense

Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,915 miles

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

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

high level brake light one bulb not working

nearside inner side light not working at rear

Fail 15 Sep 2009 122,915 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light one bulb not working

nearside inner side light not working at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2008 119,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 110,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 106,078 miles

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

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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R425 VAO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R425 VAO, 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 R425 VAO registered?

R425 VAO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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