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R433 TJB

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,335 mi
Last recorded125,335 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 TJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 125,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 123,991 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 110,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf/osf tyres,starting to split/tear on inner sidewalls![195/60v15s]

Fail 6 Apr 2006 103,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf/osf tyres starting to split/tear on inner sidewalls[195/60v15s]! †nsr/osr handbrake cables dry[advise lube up on service]

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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R433 TJB is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R433 TJB, 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 R433 TJB registered?

R433 TJB is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R433 TJB safe to buy?

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