MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake high rear exhaust crumbly rear pads low n/s/r tyre worn on edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre brake light has a bulb blown
rear brake pipe furrels slightly corroded
rear number plate slightly distorted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brakes look to be worn low
nearside front fog lamp smashed
oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R430 VAO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R430 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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How do I check the history of R430 VAO?
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What year was R430 VAO registered?
R430 VAO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R430 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 VAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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